Chondrostoma toxostoma (Vallot, 1837)

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cypriniformes \| Cyprinidae
Synonyms	Cyprinus toxostoma, Chondrostoma toxostoma toxostoma, Chondrostoma dremaei, ... more
Common names	Toxostome, Soffie, Madrilla, ... more

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Main reference

Kottelat, M. 1997. (Ref. 13696)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 30.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 30578); max. published weight: 350 g (Ref. 30578)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater

Climate / Range

Temperate; 48°N - 40°N, 5°W - 6°E

Europe: Northeastern part of Spain and France. In Appendix III of the Bern Convention (protected fauna).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 11; Vertebrae: 43 - 45. Caudal fin with 17 to 19 rays (Ref. 40476).

Inhabits small rivers with clear water and pebble-gravel substrate (Ref. 30578). A long-lived species which occurs in water bodies on low plains. Feeds on invertebrates and plants. Reproduction takes place in May and June. Is threatened due to the introduction of other species (Ref. 26100).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Gamefish: yes


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tm=3-4; Fec=1,500-15,000)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (44 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Binohlan, Crispina B.

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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