| Family: |
Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) |
| Max. size: |
6.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Eurasia: endemic to the Jordan and Litani river systems. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs at higher altitudes in the Jordan River basin, which might indicate that it is adapted to colder water. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 January 2013 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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