aquaculture, gamefish
📖 Overview
A short-lived species. Adults inhabit lakes and lowland water courses with little current , on silt bottom with little aquatic vegetation . Feed on invertebrates. Oviparous, with distinct pairing during breeding . Age at first maturity: about 2 years . Population is threatened by pollution and habitat destruction . However, recent assessment of threat: least concern .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Numerous (15-27) blotches on midlateral row, small and roundish, often fused into an irregular stripe. Black spots at caudal base small but clearly visible, located on equal distance the size of their diameter. Dorsal and ventral adipose crests on caudal peduncle similarly developed. Presence of a dark spot on lower lip. At least one row of small spots directly below midlateral blotches.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for aquaculture, gamefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for aquaculture, gamefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for aquaculture, gamefish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Temperate; 47°N - 43°N, 6°E - 14°E central Italy).
🌿 Ecology
invertebrates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"aquaculture, gamefish 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 aquaculture, gamefish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for aquaculture, gamefish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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