Oxynoemacheilus hanae Freyhof & Abdullah, 2017 [N] — Hana’s loach

Taxonomy. Original description: Oxynoemacheilus hanae Freyhof & Abdullah, 2017: 79, figs. 6–10 [Stream Zalm south of Taparezina, 35°18’23”N, 45°58’14”E, Iraq; holotype: ZFMK 103020].— Iraq synonyms: None.— Revisions: None.—Illustration: Freyhof & Abdullah (2017: 74, figs. 6–10).

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

Distribution and habitat. Distribution in Iraq: Tigris basin.—General distribution: Middle East: upper Sirwan drainage, Tigris basin, Kurdistan (Iraq and Iran).—Habitat: This species occurs in moderately fast-flowing to almost standing waters of clean springs, streams, and rivers with mud or gravel substrate. Freshwater.

Economic importance. No commercial importance.

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