Rutilus pigus (Lacepède, 1803)

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cypriniformes \| Cyprinidae
Synonyms	Cyprinus pigus, Rutilus virgo, Leuciscus roseus, ... more
Common names	Danube Roach, Gardon galant, Donauskalle, ... more

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Main reference

Wheeler, A. 1992. (Ref. 6111)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 45.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 59043); common length : 25.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 556); max. published weight: 1,000 g (Ref. 556)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.3 - 8.0; dH range: 15 - 30

Climate / Range

Temperate; 5°C - 20°C (Ref. 12468); 50°N - 44°N, 7°E - 20°E

Europe: Lives in the large lakes and rivers of northern Italy and in the Danube's middle and upper reaches. In Appendix III of the Bern Convention (protected fauna).
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Lives in slow-flowing rivers and in the deeper portions of lakes. Spawning occurs in April-May among weeds in moderately shallow water. Each female lays 35,000-60,000 eggs depending on size. This fish feeds on worms, mollusks, crustaceans and considerable amounts of plant matter.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Least Concern (LC)	Harmless

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Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (35 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Reyes, Rodolfo B.

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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