Cobitis maroccana is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Cobitidae.

Biology Cobitis marrocana is now recorded to be least concern. It now has a competitor species called Lepomis spp. The competition has created a decline in the population of Cobitis marrocana. Another negative influence that could affect the population as well is the effect of pollution on the habitat of Cobitis marrocana.

Size The average size of an unsexed male is about 8 centimeters.

Location It is found only in Morocco and Spain. It is known to be common to the rivers of Loukkos and Sebou, and it is also found in the Atlantic coast of northern Morocco. The climate that it is found in is temperate. It is common to highland and lowland freshwater.

Habitat Its natural habitats are rivers and intermittent rivers.

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