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The Eregli loach (Oxynoemacheilus eregliensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Nemacheilidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The Eregli loach is a stone loach (Nemacheilidae) from fast-flowing, clear fresh water of the streams of Anatolia in West Asia. The species grows to about 7 cm and has a slender, elongate, brown-speckled body with small barbels around the mouth. As a bottom-dweller it lives among gravel and stones of oxygen-rich streams and rivers and snaps at insect larvae and small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Eregli loach?
The Eregli loach has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Marbled bottom-dwelling stone loach with barbels; vulnerable (VU) with a very limited range in Turkey.
Where does the Eregli loach live?
The Eregli loach lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Turkey; clear streams and upper reaches with gravel and stone bottoms.
How big does the Eregli loach get?
The Eregli loach grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Eregli loach dangerous to humans?
No, the Eregli loach is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Eregli loach edible?
The Eregli loach is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Oxynoemacheilus
More from the family Nemacheilidae
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