Angora loach
📖 Overview
Angora loach (Oxynoemacheilus angorae), first described by Steindachner, 1897 is a small fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 8.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Nemacheilidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished from O. anatolicus and all other species of the O. angorae group by the following: with a series of dark-brown midlateral blotches usually fused into a wide, irregular shaped midlateral stripe, rarely a mottled pattern (vs. a mottled or marbled pattern or a series of midlateral blotches or short bars not forming a stripe), and with a depigmented stripe along the anterior part of the lateral line (vs. absent or very poorly expressed); differs further from O. anatolicus by having pre-dorsal back with a mottled or marbled pattern, rarely with distinct saddles (vs. pre-dorsal back usually with 3-4 large saddles, wider than interspace), and caudal peduncle depth 1.5-1.8 times in its length (vs. 1.3-1.6) .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Angora loach is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 15; depth range 0 - ? m. Subtropical; 14°C - 22°C found in Iran (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Angora loach |
| 🇩🇪German | Angora Bartgrundel |
| 🌍EST | Angoora koontrulling |
| 🌍FAS | Sag Mahi Angora |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Angoranuoliainen |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Ангорский голец |
| 🌍TUR | Çamur balığı |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbatula angorae | Steindachner | 1897 | Synonym |
| Nemacheilus angorae | Steindachner | 1897 | Synonym |
| Nemachilus angorae | Steindachner | 1897 | Synonym |
| Noemacheilus angorae | Steindachner | 1897 | Synonym |
| Orthrias angorae | Steindachner | 1897 | Synonym |
| Orthrias angorae angorae | Steindachner | 1897 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Angora loach.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 54 records indexed .
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