Eastern crested loach
📖 Overview
Eastern crested loach (Paracobitis longicauda) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20 cm. With a trophic level of 2.6, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Can be diagnosed from all other epigean species of Paracobitis in the Middle East by combination of non-unique characters: flank behind the dorsal-fin base with irregularly set blotches (vs. one or two rows of distinct blotches in P. rhadinaea), slit-shaped posterior nare opening (vs. ovoid or roundish in all congeners except P. rhadinaea and P. vignai) and body completely covered by scales (vs. scaleless or restricted to flank behind dorsal-fin origin in all species except P. rhadinaea) .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eastern crested loach is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Eastern crested loach is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Eastern crested loach is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 10°C - 22°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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