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Cobitis levantina Krupp & Moubayed, 1992 Orontes spined loach |
| Family: | Cobitidae (Spined loaches) | |||
| Max. size: | 4.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Orontes river system in Syria and Turkey. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Oviparous, possibly with distinct pairing during breeding similar to congeners (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 24 January 2013 (B1ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v)+2ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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