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Sabanejewia baltica
ProtectedGolden Spined Loach
Common Names
DEGoldsteinbeißer
ENGolden Spined Loach
PT-BRBotia-dourada-do-Báltico
ROGoldstone biter
ZH戈德斯通咬人
Habitat
Rivers and streams with sandy bottom, usually near the banks.
Occurrence regions
Maximum Size
12 cm
Minimum Catch Size
No minimum size
Closed Season
No closed season
Category
Protected
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Distinguishing Features
Long, laterally compressed body, six barbels, inferior mouth, row of dark spots.