Sarmarutilus Rubilio
📖 Overview
Inhabits streams with moderate current, shallow, sand or gravel bottom, and limited aquatic vegetation . Prefers running waters and is not well adapted in still waters . Occurs in groups. Feeds on small molluscs and crustaceans, insects and algae. Spawns in clear, shallow water, on gravel and aquatic vegetation on sunny days . Attains a maximum size of about 18 cm SL , but reported not to exceed 16 cm SL . Threatened due to the introduction of other species and habitat destruction. Can colonize lakes in the absence of specialized lacustrine species .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 12. Formerly placed under Rutilus and cannot be treated under Rutilus and Lecos by the following diagnostic characters: pharyngeal teeth formulae, 5-5; presence of prominent tubercles at the center of each scale of the body and on the head in breeding males; lateral stripe masked by heavy pigmentation on flanks formed by well marked crescent triangular spot on scales; and shape not found in all species of Rutilus and Lecos .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sarmarutilus Rubilio is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
A single female usually spawns with 2-5 males . Multiple spawner .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - ? ; dH range: 20 - ?. Subtropical; 10°C - 27°C ; 47°N - 38°N, 7°E - 22°E
🌿 Ecology
small molluscs and crustaceans, insects and algae
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🎣 Angling Guide
- medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
- 30-50 lb braid
- fluorocarbon leader
- grass flats
- oyster bars
- marsh drains
- deeper channel edges
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.
📊 Population Dynamics
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leuciscus fucini | Bonaparte | 1838 | Synonym |
| Leuciscus lascha | Costa | 1838 | Synonym |
| Leuciscus rubella | Bonaparte | 1837 | Synonym |
| Leuciscus rubilio | Bonaparte | 1837 | Homotypic |
| Leuciscus sardella | Valenciennes | 1844 | Synonym |
| Leuciscus trasimenicus | Bonaparte | 1837 | Synonym |
| Leucos henlei | Bonaparte | 1846 | Synonym |
| Rutilus fucini | Bonaparte | 1838 | Synonym |
| Rutilus italicus | Calderoni | 1981 | Synonym |
| Rutilus rubilio | Bonaparte | 1837 | Synonym |
| Rutilus rubilio rubilio | Bonaparte | 1837 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Sarmarutilus Rubilio.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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