| Family: |
Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) |
| Max. size: |
7.31 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Little Zab River in Iran and upper Sirwan (Kurdish) drainage [Sirvan (Persian) or Diyala (Arabic)] in Iran and Iraq. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species can be diagnosed from other congeners in the Middle East by its truncate caudal fin (vs. emarginate or slightly forked) (Ref. 97574).
Description: 7 1/2 branched dorsal rays; 5 1/2 branched anal rays; 8-9 branched pectoral rays; 5-7 branched pelvic 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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