Scientific name: Sabanejewia balcanica
It
is small in size (up to 12 cm), with an elongated body, laterally
compressed, resembling a taenia worm. The small mouth is oriented
towards the lower part of the body, inferior in respect to the
lateral-frontal plan and has two pairs of tegumentary extensions,
barbels. It feeds on insects and their larvae. It reproduces during
the months of April – June in small quick rocky rivers.
The
Balcan golden loach lives in rivers from moutainside to lowland
areas. It sometimes buries itself in the sandy carpet.
Where can be found:
Valea
Izei și Dealul Solovan (SiteCode ROSCI0264)