Family: |
Cobitidae (Spined loaches) |
Max. size: |
9.9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: endemic to River Kor, Gulf Coast in Iran. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Specimens from Pulwar River were caught on muddy bottom (mud 5-6 cm thick, below which is a stony bottom) with aquatic vegetation (Juncus, Cyperus, Typha). One specimen was caught in flowing water near the foot of a muddy bank at Kul River, near Darab (Ref. 33850). Oviparous, possibly with distinct pairing during breeding similar to congeners (Ref. 205). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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