Cobitis herzegoviniensis Buj & Šanda, 2014

Family:  Cobitidae (Spined loaches)
Max. size:  7.6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Europe: Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 2-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-6; Anal spines: 2-3; Anal soft rays: 6-6. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: one Canestrini scale on the pectoral fins of males, triangular in shape and with roundish outer border; branched fin rays of anal-fin usually 5 1/2, dorsal-fin 6 1/2, caudal fin 14; caudal fin base with no characteristic spots, but pale deeper pigmentation layer, irregular in shape, sometimes defined; scales on the body very small and visible only under magnification (Ref. 123403).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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