schneider
| Scientific name | Alburnoides bipunctatus |
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| Descriptor | Bloch |
| Year of description | 1782 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Leuciscidae |
| Genus | Alburnoides |
Introduction
Alburnoides bipunctatus, commonly known as schneider, is a fresh water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size13 cm
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Maximum size15 cm
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ShapeOval
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Average size13 cm
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Maximum size15 cm
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ShapeOval
How to recognize the schneider ?
The schneider measures between 13 and 15 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly vert and argent body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in shoals
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The schneider is a fish living in shoals naturally found mid-depth and near surface. This species is carnivorous .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The schneider is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature10 - 18 °C
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pH (acidity)7 - 8
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gh (hardness)1 - 5
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FlowStrong
Biotope presentation
The schneider prefers well oxygenated waters in current areas and rapids. It frequents fast flowing waters where the bottom is strewn with pebbles, wood or leaves carried by the current. It can be found not far from waterfalls .
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