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Kingdom: Animalia > Phylum: Chordata > Class: Actinopterygii > Order: Cypriniformes > Family: Cobitidae > Genus: Cobitis > Species: Cobitis elongata

Balkan Loach - Cobitis elongata Heckel & Kner, 1858

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Threat status Europe Least Concern (IUCN)
Protected by EU Habitats Directive and 2 other international agreements
Natura 2000 sites 33 are designated for this species
Most preferred habitats
  • rivers and lakes
  • wetlands
Natura 2000 species code 2533

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