Nemacheilus leontinae

Oxynoemacheilus leontinae

Six Point Four Centimeters Loach of Asian Waters

Tropical
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Freshwater fish
Small
Tropical fish

Oxynoemacheilus leontinae is a species of stone loach found in the Jordan and Litani river systems in Israel, Lebanon, and Syria. Its natural habitat is slow moving rivers.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Nemacheilidae
Genus: Oxynoemacheilus
Maximum length: 6.4 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Eurasia: endemic to the Jordan and Litani river systems.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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