asp
| Scientific name | Leuciscus aspius |
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| Descriptor | Linné |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Genus | Leuciscus |
Introduction
Leuciscus aspius, commonly known as asp, is a fresh water and brackish water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size55 cm
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Maximum size120 cm
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Average size55 cm
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Maximum size120 cm
How to recognize the asp ?
The asp measures between 55 and 120 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly argent body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The asp is a fish living in a group or alone 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 asp 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?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature4 - 20 °C
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pH (acidity)6.5 - 8
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FlowStrong, Medium and Slow
Biotope presentation
The asp is most often found at a depth between 0m and 10m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
The asp 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 and in mossy areas nearby.
This animal evolves in areas characterized by a strong presence of vegetation (aquatic and marsh plants, decaying organic matter, roots...).
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