Lamprehuela
📖 Overview
A short-lived species which inhabits upper and middle reaches of rivers, with shallow waters and stony bottom . Adults feed mainly on aquatic invertebrates . Oviparous, with distinct pairing during breeding . Maturity is reached at 1 yr of age . Are hreatened due to pollution, habitat destruction and the introduction of other species .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Lamina circularis absent. Body depth is 9-11% of SL. Dorsal origin behind or above pelvic origin.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lamprehuela is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
During courtship, 'the male follows the female and, after both enter dense vegetation (e.g. filamentous algae), the male forms a complete ring around the female's body behind the dorsal as the female releases the eggs' .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory . Temperate; 44°N - 36°N
🌿 Ecology
aquatic invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Lamprehuela.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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