Albanian Roach
📖 Overview
A gregarious species which inhabits near shore lakes and slow-flowing stretches and backwaters of streams and rivers . Feeds on fish, invertebrates , insect larvae and periphyton . Spawns over gravel beds or among vegetation at temperatures above 12°C .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10. Diagnosed from Pachychilon macedonicum by having numerous dark brown marks of various shapes and sizes on body (a dark stripe distinct in life in juveniles, rarely in preserved individuals), thick lower lip with a long median lobe, 40-44 + 2 scales on lateral line, and 8-10½ branched rays on anal fin . Caudal fin with 19 to 20 soft rays .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Albanian Roach is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Albanian Roach is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Eggs adhere to substrate .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 43°N - 40°N, 19°E - 21°E
🌿 Ecology
fish, invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Albanian Roach is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Albanian Roach is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Albanian Roach has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Albanian Roach · moranec · Ohrid moranec |
| 🇩🇪German | Albanische Plötze |
| 🌍ELL | Χειλάς |
| 🇫🇷French | Epirine lippue |
| 🌍MKD | Моранец |
| 🌍SQI | Skorti i zi |
| 🌍SRP | Šaradan |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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