Spined loach  (Cobitis taenia)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Description

This small, bottom dwelling fish (3) has an elongate flat-sided body, which is brownish grey in colour with dark patches to the flanks (4). There are six barbels around the mouth (3), which are often difficult to see. Erectile spines below the eyes give the species its common name (4).

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