Oxynoemacheilus argyrogramma (Heckel, 1847) [N]—Two spot loach; Lahhas alsakhr

Taxonomy. Original description: Cobitis argyrogramma Heckel, 1847: 239, pl. 18, fig. 3 [Aleppo, Syria; syntypes: NMW 48541 (8), 59913 (4)].—Syrian synonyms: Barbatula argyrogrammus (Heckel, 1847); Nemachilus argyrogramma (Heckel, 1847) .—Revisions: Freyhof et al. (2012).—Illustration: Heckel (1847: 239, pl. 18, fig. 3).

Status in Syria. Recorded from Syria in original description by Heckel (1847) as Cobitis argyrogramma); subsequently reported by Beckman (1962: 72 as Nemachilus argyrogramma).—Syrian material: BMNH, MCZ, MNHN, NMW.

Distribution and habitat. Distribution in Syria: Qweik River basin, Euphrates River basin.—Distribution in River Basin: 1-Dajleh & Khabour, 2-Euphrates & Aleppo.—General distribution: Asia Minor and Middle East: Euphrates and Tigris river basins (Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran).—Distribution in Ecoregion: 441-Lower Tigris & Euphrates, 442-Upper Tigris & Euphrates.—Habitat: This species inhabits a wide range of habitats with moderately fast-flowing waters, from small hill streams to the shores of large rivers. Also in stagnant water bodies of reservoirs. Freshwater.

Economic importance. No commercial importance.

Conservation. Conservation status in Syria: Unknown.—IUCN: LC (IUCN 2023).—Threats: ABS, CON, CLI.— High sensitivity to human activities.—No keystone species.—Decline status: Significant decline, locally extinct.—High priority for conservation action.