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Oxynoemacheilus tongiorgii (Nalbant & Bianco, 1998) |
| Family: | Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) | |||
| Max. size: | 7.25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Kul river basin, Iran. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5. Body short and deep. A row of small scales along the middle of the side of the body. Processus dentiformis absent, lips furrowed especially the lower (posterior) one. The 2 valves of gas bladder capsule are well united. | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||