Romanian Loach

Sabanejewia romanica

Ten Point Five Centimeters Loach

Temperate
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Europe
Elongated
Small
Temperate fish

Sabanejewia romanica, also known as Romanian loach, is a species of cyprinid fish in the family Cobitidae. It was originally placed in the genus Cobitis.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cobitidae
Genus: Sabanejewia
Maximum length: 10.5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Europe: Upper and middle reach of some Danube tributaries in Romania (Arges, Olt, Jiu, Mureş and Tapolitza systems).
Conservation status: VUVulnerable

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