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A short-lived species which occurs in highland and lowland water courses with little current. Is threatened due to pollution and habitat destruction (Ref. 26100). Max. length (Juan Antonio Delgado Saez, pers. Comm. 1997). Oviparous, possibly with distinct pairing during breeding similar to congeners (Ref. 205).
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Cobitis maroccana

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Cobitis maroccana is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Cobitidae.

Taxonomy

The taxonomy of the Cobitis marrocana is as follows:

  • Kingdom-Animalia
  • Phylum-Chordata
  • Class-Actinopterygii
  • Order-Cypriniformes
  • Family-Cobitidae [2]

Biology

The Cobitis marrocana is now recorded to be least concern. It now has a competitor species called the Lepomis spp. The competition has created a decline in the population of the Cobitis marrocana. Another negative influence that could affect the population as well is the effect of pollution on the habitat of the Cobitis marrocana.[1]

Size

The average size of an unsexed male is about 8 centimeters.[3]

Location

It is found only in Morocco and Spain. It is known to be common to the rivers of Loukkos and Sebou, and it is also found in the Atlantic coast of northern Morocco.[4] The climate that it is found in is temperate. It is common to highland and lowland freshwater.[3]

Habitat

Its natural habitats are rivers and intermittent rivers.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b Freyhof, J.; Ford, M. (2022). "Cobitis maroccana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T40697A137234624. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  2. ^ "Lamprehuela (Cobitis maroccana) Facts". Arkive. Archived from the original on 2012-07-08. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
  3. ^ a b "Cobitis maroccana". Fish Base. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
  4. ^ a b Crivelli, A.J. (2010). "Cobitis maroccana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T40697A10351287. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T40697A10351287.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
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Cobitis maroccana: Brief Summary

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Cobitis maroccana is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Cobitidae.

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