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Louros spined loach (Cobitis hellenica)
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Louros spined loach (Cobitis hellenica) specimen
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Cobitidae

Louros spined loach

Cobitis hellenica

Loach of European Waters

  • Tropical
  • Local endemic species
  • Restricted distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Europe
  • Elongated
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Louros spined loach is a freshwater fish of Europe. The species occupies freshwater habitats. The largest recorded length is 9 cm.

Family
Cobitidae
Genus
Cobitis
Maximum length
9 cm
Water
Freshwater
Body shape
elongated
Distribution
Europe: Endemic to Greece (Ref. 26100 ). Found in Louros and Kalamas drainages (Ref. 59043 ).
Conservation status
NTNear Threatened
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