Krynicki's loach (Oxynoemacheilus merga)

Scientific name: Oxynoemacheilus merga Krynicki, 1840

Krynicki's loach (Oxynoemacheilus merga)

The Krynicki's loach (Oxynoemacheilus merga) is a freshwater fish of the family Balitoridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 10–22°C (50–72°F). Native range: Eurasia, western Caspian basin in Kuma, Terek, Sulak, Shura-ozen and Samur drainages.

Krynicki's loach care at a glance

Temperature
10–22°C (50–72°F)

Biology

Can be diagnosed from its congeners in Europe by the possession of the following unique characters: caudal emarginate; no processus dentiformis; and dorsal fin with 7? branched rays. Can be further distinguished by its caudal peduncle depth 2.1-2.4 times in its length, 2.0-2.5 times in body depth.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Oxynoemacheilus merga
Family
Balitoridae (River loaches)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
10.0
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Eurasia: western Caspian basin in Kuma, Terek, Sulak, Shura-ozen and Samur drainages.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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