Cobitis maroccana
Cobitis maroccana is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Cobitidae.
| Cobitis maroccana | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Cobitidae |
| Genus: | Cobitis |
| Species: | C. maroccana |
| Binomial name | |
| Cobitis maroccana Pellegrin, 1929 | |
| Synonyms | |
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Cobitis marrocana Pellegrin, 1929 [orth. error] | |
Taxonomy
The taxonomy of the Cobitis marrocana is as follows:
- Kingdom-Animalia
- Phylum-Chordata
- Class-Actinopterygii
- Order-Cypriniformes
- Family-Cobitidae [1]
Biology
The Cobitis marrocana is now recorded to be vulnerable to becoming an endangered species due to the fact that 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.[2]
Size
The average size of an unsexed male is about 8 centimeters.[3]
Location
It is found only in Morocco. 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.[2] The climate that it is found in is temperate. It is common to highland and lowland freshwater.[3]
References
- "Lamprehuela (Cobitis maroccana) Facts". Arkive. Archived from the original on 2012-07-08. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
- "Cobitis maroccana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
- "Cobitis maroccana". Fish Base. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
Sources
- Crivelli, A.J. 2005. Cobitis maroccana. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 19 July 2007.