Journal of Fisheries International

Cobitis evreni sp. Nova-A New Spined loach Species (Cobitidae) from the Southern Turkey

Fusun Erk�akan , S. Cevher Ozeren and Theodor T. Nalbant

Abstract: The new species Cobitis evreni sp.n (Southern Turkey). Distinguished from all other members of Bicanestrinia subgenus by following characters: the lack of a black spot on caudal base, reduced of 3rd Gambetta zone, absence of 5th Gambetta zone. The shape of the mouth, suborbital spines, laminae circularis and scales.