ide
| Scientific name | Leuciscus idus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Linné |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Genus | Leuciscus |
Introduction
Leuciscus idus, commonly known as ide, is a fresh water and brackish water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size30 cm
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Maximum size85 cm
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Longevity15 year
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Average size30 cm
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Maximum size85 cm
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Longevity15 year
How to recognize the ide ?
The ide measures between 30 and 85 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly argent body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The ide is a fish solitary 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
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Migratory speciesYes
The ide 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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Temperature4 - 20 °C
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pH (acidity)7 - 8
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FlowMedium and Slow
Biotope presentation
The ide is most often found at a depth between 0m and 15m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
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Benoit Chartrer
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