Croatian pijor
📖 Overview
Found in lowland water bodies, with little current, and in springs and associated wetlands . Inhabits streams and sources with clear (often cold) water. Occurs in subterranean waters during winter or droughts. Threatened due to pollution, habitat destruction and introduction of Alburnus arborella, Squalius cephalus and Lepomis gibbosus .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 39. Diagnosed from its congeners by having the following characters: dorsal fin with 7½ branched rays; anal fin usually with 8½ (rarely 7½) branched rays; posterior margin of dorsal and anal fins markedly rounded; snout stout, markedly rounded, mouth almost or clearly subterminal; skin not thickened, scales clearly visible, covering whole body, often narrowly to widely separated, especially in pre-pelvic area; scales very thin, not overlapping; lateral line usually ending above anal fin, usually slightly interrupted, usually with 51-70 pored scales; and broad dark midlateral stripe from eye to end of caudal peduncle within pigmented area on back and flank .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Croatian pijor is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 45°N - 42°N, 15°E - 18°E
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Croatian pijor.
🔍 Similar Species
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