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

Taxonomy. Original description: Cobitis argyrogramma Heckel, 1847: 239, Pl. 18 (fig. 3) [Aleppo, Syria; syntypes: NMW 48541 (8), 59913 (4)].— Iraq synonyms: Barbatula argyrogrammus (Heckel, 1847); Noemacheilus tschaiyssuensis Bănărescu & Nalbant, 1964; Nemacheilus tschaiyssuensis Bănărescu & Nalbant, 1964; Orthrias tschaiyssuensis (Bănărescu & Nalbant, 1964); Oxynoemacheilus tschaiyssuensis (Bănărescu & Nalbant, 1964) .—Revisions: Prokofiev (2009: 888 as O. argyrogrammus).—Illustration: Heckel (1847: 239, Pl. 18 (fig. 3)) as Cobitis argyrogramma .

Status in Iraq. First record from Iraq by Coad (2010).—Iraq materials: None.

Distribution and habitat. Distribution in Iraq: Euphrates River basin.—General distribution: Middle East: Euphrates and Tigris River basins (Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran).—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 Iraq: Unknown.—IUCN: LC (IUCN 2023).—Threats: ABS, CON, CLI.— Low sensitivity to human activities.—Not considered a keystone species.—Decline status: Decreasing.— Low priority for conservation action.