Oxynoemacheilus brandtii (Kessler, 1877) Fig. 7a

Common / local names.

Kura loach* / Aras çöpçü balığı *.

IUCN status.

Least concern (LC).

Examined material.

FFR 1460, Stream Oelcek at Ölçek, Kura drainage, 41.1340N, 42.8560E. - FFR 15551 , Stream BueyuekCayir at Arpaçay, Aras drainage, 40.8431N, 43.3222E. - FFR 15549 , Stream Fehmiharabesi at Akçalar, Aras drainage, 40.7723N, 43.2959E . - FFR 1350, Stream Kekec at Selim, Aras drainage, 40.4715N, 42.8005E . - FFR 1382, Stream Maksutcuk west of Dikme, Aras drainage, 40.5160N, 42.9510E . - FFR 1427, Stream Digor at Digor, Aras drainage, 40.3731N, 43.4271E . - FFR 1422, Stream Gaziler, 2 km west of Donandı, Aras drainage, 40.1097N, 43.4349E .

Distribution in the area.

The species is widespread in Kura and Aras river drainages.