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Protocobitis longicostatus Zhou, Qin, Du & Wu, 2024 Long costate protocobitis |
| Family: | Cobitidae (Spined loaches) | |||
| Max. size: | 5.92 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: China. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-7; Anal soft rays: 5-6. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: long costate; whole body covered by scales except head; 12 branched caudal fins rays; lateral head length 18.5-22.5% of SL; deepest body depth 8.5-13.2% of SL; head width 6.2-6.5% of SL, head height 45.7-49.5% of lateral head length, caudal peduncle height 37.8-58.5% of length (Ref. 137844). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||