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Tigris spined loach (Cobitis elazigensis)
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Tigris spined loach (Cobitis elazigensis) specimen
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Cobitidae

Tigris spined loach

Cobitis elazigensis

Sixteen Point Three Centimeters Loach of Asian Waters

  • Tropical
  • Local endemic species
  • Restricted distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Asia (unspecified)
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Tigris spined loach is known around Asia as a freshwater fish; It occurs in freshwater habitats, and the largest recorded length is 16.3 cm.

Family
Cobitidae
Genus
Cobitis
Maximum length
16.3 cm
Water
Freshwater
Distribution
Asia: endemic to the Tigris-Euphrates basin.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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