Nun galilaeus

Nun galilaeus
Nun galilaeus
Conservation status
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Balitoridae
Genus: Nun
Bănărescu & Nalbant, 1982
Species: N. galilaeus
Binomial name
Nun galilaeus
(Günther, 1864)
Synonyms

Cobitis galilaea Günther, 1864
Nemacheilus galilaeus (Günther, 1864)
Nemachilus galilaeus (Günther, 1864)

Nun galilaeus is a species of hillstream loach in the Balitoridae family. It is the only recognized member of its genus. It is found in Israel and Syria. Its natural habitats are swamps and freshwater lakes. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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