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Cobitis taenia
ProtectedSpined Loach
Common Names
DESteinbeißer
ENSpined Loach
PT-BRBotia-espinhosa
ROMucător de pietre
ZH咬石者
Habitat
Sandy or muddy waters, buries itself during the day.
Occurrence regions
Maximum Size
12 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, laterally compressed body, six barbels, small movable spine below the eye.