Iberochondrostoma Lemmingii
📖 Overview
Adults occur in the middle reaches of streams with moderate current and abundant aquatic vegetation and in the lower reaches of rivers with slow current and abundant submerged plants . They feed on invertebrates, plants and zooplankton . Spawning occurs from March to May. Threatened due to water abstraction and the introduction of other species .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Diagnosed from its congeners by having usually 49-59 + 2-3 scales on the lateral line, 4½-7 scale rows between lateral line and pelvic origin, and eye diameter 1.0-1.5 times snout length .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Iberochondrostoma Lemmingii is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Temperate; 42°N - 36°N, 9°W - 1°W
🌿 Ecology
invertebrates, plants (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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