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Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps) > Acheilognathinae
Etymology: Rhodeus: Greek, rhodeos, a,-on = rose (Ref. 45335).
Environment / Climate / Range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate, preferred ?
Distribution
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Europe: Aegean Sea from Vardar south to Pinios drainages.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 9.5 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 59043)
Short description
Morphology | Morphometrics
Differs from Rhodeus amarus in having terminal mouth (vs. sub-inferior) and rostral cap covering upper part of upper lip (vs. upper lip covered completely or more than half) (Ref. 59043).
Occurs in large to medium sized rivers and still waters such as ponds, lakes, canals, and backwaters (Ref. 59043).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Kottelat, M. and J. Freyhof, 2007. Handbook of European freshwater fishes. Publications Kottelat, Cornol and Freyhof, Berlin. 646 pp. (Ref. 59043)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 115185)
CITES (Ref. 94142)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
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