pironae, Cobitis Nardo [G. D.] 1866:143 [Atti del regio Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Littere ed Arti (Ser. 3) v. 11; ref. 23026] [Basso Friuli] Lower Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. No types known. Mention as variety of Cobitis barbatula, but name appeared as Cobitis Pironae. No description given but mention that description was to be published by Ninni. •In the synonymy of Barbatula barbatula (Linnaeus 1758) -- (Kottelat 1997:93 [ref. 22952], Kottelat 2012:77 [ref. 32367]). Nomen Nudum. Current status: Synonym of Barbatula barbatula (Linnaeus 1758). Nemacheilidae.