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Oxynoemacheilus insignis (Heckel, 1843)

Syrian loach
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Israel country information

Common names: [No common name]
Occurrence: misidentification
Salinity: freshwater
Abundance: fairly common (chances are about 50%) | Ref:
Importance: | Ref:
Aquaculture: | Ref:
Regulations: | Ref:
Uses: no uses
Comments: N. Ayun, Ein Bard, Nuela, Tel Dan, N. Dan, Banias springs, N. Banias, N. Hazbani, Ein Paz, Urfat, N. Ureba, N. Jordanon, near Leavot HaBashan, Ein A'Tina, N. Fagar, N. Jalabina, N. Yaudia, N. Arbel, N. Tavor, N. Issaschar, Ein Revaia, N. Fara, N. Kelt, N. Shilo. Introduced to the coastal system.
National Checklist:
Country Information: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/is.html
National Fisheries Authority:
Occurrences: Occurrences Point map
Main Ref: Goren, M., 1974
National Database:

Common names from other countries

Classification / Names Common names | Synonyms | Catalog of Fishes(genus, species) | ITIS | CoL | WoRMS | Cloffa

Teleostei (teleosts) > Cypriniformes (Carps) > Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches)
Etymology:   More on author: Heckel.

Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range Ecology

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory.   Subtropical; 17°C - 24°C (Ref. 2059)

Distribution Countries | FAO areas | Ecosystems | Occurrences |
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