| Family: |
Cottidae (Sculpins) |
| Max. size: |
9.73 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Europe: Danube basin in Romania. Found only in the upper river Arges. May occur in other tributaries of lower Danube. |
| Diagnosis: |
Anal soft rays: 12-13. Can be distinguished from other species of Cottus in the Danube drainage by the combination of the following characters: dorsal head length 19-20% SL; 12-13 1/2 anal-fin rays; 18-19 1/2 rays in second dorsal fin; predorsal length 29-30% SL; distance from tip of snout to origin of second dorsal fin 47-50% SL; no distinct transverse bands on pelvic fin; no prickling on body (Ref. 55856). |
| Biology: |
Recorded from a cold and fast-flowing stream (Ref. 59043). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 14 July 2023 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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