Achondrostoma Oligolepis
📖 Overview
Occur in coastal rivers and terminal segments of main rivers. Adults are found commonly in lower reaches of rivers . Threatened due to pollution and habitat destruction .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Diagnosed from its congeners by the possession of the following characters: lateral line usually with 30-38 + 2-3 scales; 3-4 (usually 3) scale rows between lateral line and pelvic fin origin; 11-12 circumpeduncular scale rows; eye diameter smaller than snout length; snout rounded, obtuse; and ventral profile of head with a marked angle at articulation of lower jaw .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Achondrostoma Oligolepis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Temperate; 43°N - 38°N, 9°W - 6°W south of Douro) (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Achondrostoma Oligolepis.
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