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Turcinoemacheilus inexpectatus Freyhof & Jouladeh-Roudbar, 2024 |
| Family: | Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) | |||
| Max. size: | 5.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Iraq and Iran. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-7; Anal soft rays: 5-5 | |||
| Biology: | This species inhabits fast-flowing, clear, and cold-water parts of rivers and streams. Specifically. they dwell on the bottom substrate composed of course gravel or rock (Ref. 132466). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||