Kura gudgeon
📖 Overview
Kura gudgeon (Romanogobio persus), first described by Günther, 1899 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 10.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Kura gudgeon is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Kura gudgeon is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Kura Gudgeon · Persian Gudgeon |
| 🇸🇦Arabic | گاو ماهي |
| 🌍CES | hrouzek kurský |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Куринский пескарь |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobio persa | Günther | 1899 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Kura gudgeon.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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