Leuciscus Merzbacheri
📖 Overview
Lives in upper layer of waters of the plains of cold temperate zone. Often stays in slow-moving rivers, lakes or still waters, moves fast and sprightly . Feeds on siliceous algae, filiform algae and aquatic insects .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Body color dark gray on back sides, silvery white on lower part and belly; dark gray on dorsal and caudal fins and yellow on pectoral, pelvic and anal fins. Dorsal fin located slightly in rear on body; pectoral and pelvic fins short and small.: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Leuciscus Merzbacheri is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Leuciscus Merzbacheri is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Leuciscus Merzbacheri is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
siliceous algae, filiform algae and aquatic insects (Ref
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🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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