Orontes spined loach
Cobitis levantina
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Freshwater
Familia
Overview
Orontes spined loach (Cobitis levantina) is a freshwater fish of the family Cobitidae (Loaches), in the order Cypriniformes.
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Orden | Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows) |
| Familia | Cobitidae (Loaches) |
| Especies | Cobitis levantina |
Preguntas Frecuentes
What family does Orontes spined loach belong to?
Orontes spined loach (Cobitis levantina) belongs to the family Cobitidae (Loaches) in the order Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows).
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