Oxynoemacheilus zarzianus Freyhof & Geiger, 2017 [N]—Zagros stone loach

Taxonomy. Original description: Oxynoemacheilus zarzianus Freyhof & Geiger, 2017: 261, figs. 3–7 [Stream Kunamasi in Sevanja, 35°47.35’N, 45°24.18’E, Iraq; holotype: ZFMK Ich-103667].— Iraq synonyms: None.—Revisions: None.—Illustration: Freyhof & Geiger (2017: 261, figs. 3–7).

Status in Iraq. Recorded from Iraq in the original description by Freyhof & Geiger (2017).—Iraq materials: ZFMK, FSJF.

Distribution and habitat. Distribution in Iraq: Lesser Zab drainage.—General distribution: Middle East: Lesser Zab drainage (Iraq), and Marivan (Iran).—Habitat: This species occurs in streams with slow to fast-flowing freshwater. Freshwater.

Economic importance. No commercial importance.

Conservation. Conservation status in Iraq: Unknown.—IUCN: NE (2023).—Threats: Unknown—Moderate sensitivity to human activities.—Keystone species.—Decline status: Unknown.—Moderate priority for conservation action.