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Barbatula barbatula
ProtectedStone Loach
Common Names
DESchmerle
ENStone Loach
PT-BRBotia-de-pedra
ROLoach
ZH泥鳅
Habitat
Flowing waters with stony bottom.
Occurrence regions
Maximum Size
15 cm
Minimum Catch Size
No minimum size
Closed Season
No closed season
Category
Protected
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
May become threatened in the near future.
Distinguishing Features
Elongated body, six barbels, inferior mouth, irregular spotting.