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Spotted spined loach (Cobitis puncticulata)
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Spotted spined loach (Cobitis puncticulata) specimen
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Cobitidae

Spotted spined loach

Cobitis puncticulata

Six Point Two Centimeters Loach of European Waters

  • Temperate
  • Lower river
  • Transcontinental
  • Freshwater fish
  • Europe
  • West Asia
  • Elongated
  • Small
  • Temperate fish

Spotted spined loach is a freshwater fish of Europe and Asia. The species occupies freshwater habitats. The largest recorded length is 6.2 cm.

Family
Cobitidae
Genus
Cobitis
Maximum length
6.2 cm
Water
Freshwater
Body shape
elongated
Distribution
Europe and Asia: Lower Maritza drainage in Greece. Lakes Manyas and Ulubat drainages in Turkey. Most likey have a wider distribution (Ref. 59043 ).
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