Occurs in large to medium sized rivers and still waters such as ponds, lakes, canals, and backwaters .
Differs from Rhodeus amarus in having terminal mouth (vs. sub-inferior) and rostral cap covering upper part of upper lip (vs. upper lip covered completely or more than half) .: short and / or deep.
Behavioural data for Rhodeus Meridionalis is currently being reviewed.
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate south to Pinios drainages.
The following diseases are known to affect Rhodeus Meridionalis.
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