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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Chondrostoma Orientale

Chondrostoma orientale Bianco & Bănărescu, 1982
Max Length
15.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Chondrostoma Orientale (Chondrostoma orientale) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15.2 cm. With a trophic level of 2.6, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Chondrostoma orientale
Authority
Bianco & Bănărescu, 1982
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
15.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. With transverse mouth, pharyngeal teeth 6-6 .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chondrostoma Orientale is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.6±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
15.2cm
Dorsal Spines
3
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Spines
2
Anal Rays
10

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Bianco & Bănărescu, 1982

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Chondrostoma Orientale.

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