Oxynoemacheilus araxensis (Bănărescu & Nalbant, 1978)
Aras loach

Family:  Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches)
Max. size:  7.1 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Turkey.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8. Has a deeper caudal peduncle that other congeners.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 09 January 2013 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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