Kosswig's loach
📖 Overview
Kosswig's loach (Turcinoemacheilus kosswigi), first described by Bănărescu & Nalbant, 1964 is a small fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 5.30 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
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 37 - 39. Body totally scaleless and with a dark longitudinal band along middle of flanks .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Kosswig's loach is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical endemic to the Tigris-Euphrates basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Hakkari dwarf loach · Kosswig’s loach · Zagros dwarf loach · Zagroz Dwarf Loach |
| 🇸🇦Arabic | لوتش كوسويج |
| 🌍CES | mřenka Kosswigova |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turcinemacheilus kosswigi | Bănărescu & Nalbant | 1964 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Kosswig's loach.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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