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Moroccan Spined Loach (Cobitis maroccana)
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Moroccan Spined Loach (Cobitis maroccana) specimen
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Cobitidae

Moroccan Spined Loach

Cobitis maroccana

Loach from African Waters

  • Temperate
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Africa
  • Small
  • Temperate fish

Moroccan Spined Loach is a freshwater fish of Africa. The species occupies freshwater habitats. The largest recorded length is 8 cm.

Family
Cobitidae
Genus
Cobitis
Maximum length
8 cm
Water
Freshwater
Distribution
Africa: small tributaries of Loukkos and Sebou rivers in northern Morocco.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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