rhône streber
| Scientific name | Zingel asper |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category (World) | CR |
| Family | Percidae |
| Genus | Zingel |
Introduction
Zingel asper, commonly known as rhône streber, is a fresh water fish from the Europe.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size20 cm
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Maximum size22 cm
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Average size20 cm
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Maximum size22 cm
How to recognize the rhône streber ?
The rhône streber measures between 20 and 22 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly vert and beige body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The rhône streber is a fish solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat caché
The rhône streber is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat caché.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature15 - 25 °C
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pH (acidity)7.2 - 8.4
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FlowStrong
Biotope presentation
The rhône streber 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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Bibliographic references
Les Poissons d'eau douce de France - Eric Feunteun - Jean Allardi - Philippe Keith - Biotope Edition - 2011. Collection Inventaires & Biodiversité, publication scientifique du Muséum
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Scientific partners
Species of the same family