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Cobitis stenocauda Chen & Chen, 2013 |
| Family: | Cobitidae (Spined loaches) | |||
| Max. size: | 9.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: River Xinjiang in China. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5. This species can be diagnosed from other congeners by its heart-shaped lamina circularis and body scales almost round, with a large excentric focal area (Ref. 95089). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 27 September 2023 (A2c+3c+4c; B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||