| Family: |
Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) |
| Max. size: |
6.14 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Bashar River, Karoun drainage in Iran. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species is diagnosed from other epigean congeners in the Middle East by its dorsal-fin origin at about one eye diameter behind a vertical of pelvic-fin origin (vs. above or in front) (Ref. 97574).
Description: Dorsal fin with 7 1/2 branched rays; anal fin with 5 1/2 branched rays; pectoral fin with 9-10 branched rays; pelvic fin with 5-6 branched rays (Ref. 97574). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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