Cobitis Trichonica
📖 Overview
A short-lived species. Adults occur in lakes and lowland water courses with little current. Spawn from April to June . A multiple spawner . Oviparous, possibly with distinct pairing during breeding similar to congeners . Is threatened due to water abstraction .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Pigmentation (Gambetta's longitudinal zone of pigmentation): zone Z4 with 9-14 large blotches, those on caudal peduncle mostly vertically elongated, sometimes fused into a midlateral stripe in males; axial streak conspicuous along upper margin of blotches of zone Z4. Two laminae circularis.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cobitis Trichonica 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. Subtropical Endemic to Acheloos drainage in Greece.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Cobitis Trichonica.
🔍 Similar Species
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