Cobitis maroccana
| Cobitis maroccana | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Cobitidae |
| Genus: | Cobitis |
| Species: | C. maroccana
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| Binomial name | |
| Cobitis maroccana Pellegrin, 1929
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| Synonyms | |
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Cobitis marrocana Pellegrin, 1929 [orth. error] | |
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 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.[1]
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.[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[]
- ^ 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 12 November 2021.
- ^ "Lamprehuela (Cobitis maroccana) Facts". Arkive. Archived from the original on 2012-07-08. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
- ^ a b "Cobitis maroccana". Fish Base. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
- ^ 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.
Sources[]
- IUCN Red List vulnerable species
- Cobitis
- Endemic fauna of Morocco
- Fish described in 1929
- Cobitidae stubs