Cobitis Vettonica
📖 Overview
Found in deep, large stream with clear water, and sand to rock bottom . Oviparous, possibly with distinct pairing during breeding similar to congeners . Spawns in April-June. Mainly distinguished by mtDNA characters and difficult to distinguish from C. paludica in the field . Population is threatened due to very restricted area of occurrence, agricultural water pollution, drought and introduced predators .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
All barbels very small, hardly visible, mandibular barbel 7-40 times in HL. Pectoral fin length 4.9-8.6 times in SL in males, 6.9-13.5 times in females. 7.5 branched dorsal rays. One lamina circularis.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cobitis Vettonica is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Cobitis Vettonica.
🔍 Similar Species
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