Chondrostoma Soetta
📖 Overview
Gregarious. Inhabits lakes and lower reaches of main rivers with moderate current, in deep water, over gravel bottom . A long-lived species reported to occur in the middle reach of rivers. Feeds on invertebrates and plants. Spawns in April and May. Threatened due to the introduction of other species . Declined in large lowland rivers due to habitat alterations .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Diagnosed from other species of Chondrostoma and Protochondrostoma genei in Apennine Peninsula by having the following characters: side lacking broad dark midlateral stripe; body deep, depth 25-34% SL; straight mouth, lower lip with thick cornified sheath; scales on lateral line 54-62; anal fin with 11-13½ branched rays; and 24-29 gill rakers .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chondrostoma Soetta is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Chondrostoma Soetta is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Large groups undertakes spawning migrations to smaller tributaries in April-May. Deposit eggs in gravel and in current near shore .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 47°N - 43°N, 7°E - 14°E
🌿 Ecology
invertebrates and plants
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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