Nemacheilus oxianus Kessler, 1877
Amu-Darya stone loach
Nemacheilus oxianus
photo by Salnikov, V.B.

Family:  Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches)
Max. size:  6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.80000019073486 - 7.5; dH range: 5 - 15
Distribution:  Former USSR.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found only in running waters.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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