Turcinoemacheilus inexpectatus
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


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