sunbleak
| Scientific name | Leucaspius delineatus |
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| Descriptor | Heckel |
| Year of description | 1843 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Genus | Leucaspius |
Introduction
Leucaspius delineatus, commonly known as sunbleak, is a fresh water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size6 cm
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Maximum size9 cm
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Longevity3 year
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Average size6 cm
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Maximum size9 cm
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Longevity3 year
How to recognize the sunbleak ?
The sunbleak measures between 6 and 9 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly argent and beige body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitygregarious
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The sunbleak is a fish gregarious naturally found close to the surface. This species is carnivorous .
This species is territorial and does not appreciate the presence of intruders nearby, especially animals with similar behavior. It can also be virulent toward conspecifics. However, the sunbleak has little concern for non-territorial animals. In a constant quest for dominance, the dominant males of this species cannot stand each other. The battle between two individuals can be intense and violent. It will result in the submission and sometimes even death of one of the protagonists.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert
The sunbleak is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert. This fish protects its eggs from nearby predators.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature2 - 32 °C
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pH (acidity)6 - 10
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gh (hardness)1 - 15
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FlowStagnant
Biotope presentation
The sunbleak is most often found at a depth between 0m and 1m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths. This animal evolves in areas characterized by a strong presence of vegetation (aquatic and marsh plants, decaying organic matter, roots...).
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Bibliographic references
Belica Leucaspius delineatus (Cyprinidae) in Waterbodies of Southwest Siberia - E. A. Interesova - Journal of Ichthyology - 2012.
Red List of the ichthyofauna of the Czech Republic: Development and present status - Stanislav LUSK - Lubomír HANEL - Vûra LUSKOVÁ - Folia Zool. - 2004.
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