Author: (Karaman, 1922)
FBname: Balcan spined loach
Comments: During daylight, adults are found burrowing  into sand, sometimes in gravel on hill streams with clear water (Ref. 59043).  Also found in moderate current with few plants at water depths up to 1.5 m.  Have also been observed in large rivers (Ref. 59043).  Spawning occurs in spring. (Ref. 59043).  Population is locally threatened by habitat alterations (Ref. 59043).