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Italian Loach (Sabanejewia larvata)
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Italian Loach (Sabanejewia larvata) specimen
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Cobitidae

Italian Loach

Sabanejewia larvata

Loach of the Adriatic Sea

  • Temperate
  • Lower river
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Europe
  • Elongated
  • Small
  • Temperate fish

Italian Loach is a freshwater fish found around Europe. It inhabits freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 9 cm.

Family
Cobitidae
Maximum length
9 cm
Water
Freshwater
Body shape
elongated
Distribution
Europe: Adriatic basin, in Po and lower Adige drainages in Italy. Introduced in Ombrone, Tevere and Trismeno drainages (central Italy).
Conservation status
VUVulnerable

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