Eastern Carpathian golden loach
📖 Overview
Found in sandy streams with clean water and moderate to fast current, in sand burrows, rarely in gravel . Spawning occurs in spring where eggs are laid in batches . Eggs measuring 0.9-1.1 mm are scattered over sand, gravel or other substrate. Larvae at 3.0-3.4 mm TL start to feed after 6 days. These larvae lack external gill filaments but are characterized by a bump on forehead . Population is gradually getting threatened because of very limited distribution .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Presence of a midlateral row of dark blotches along flank. Ventral adipose crest on caudal peduncle absent or less developed than dorsal one. Row of small spots directly below midlateral blotches absent. Dorsal origin in front of pelvic origin. Distance between the two dark spots at caudal base greater than their diameter. Interspaces between midlateral blotches with very little or no dark pigmentation.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eastern Carpathian golden loach is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobitis aurata vallachica | Nalbant | 1957 | Synonym |
| Cobitis vallachica | Nalbant | 1957 | Homotypic |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Eastern Carpathian golden loach.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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