eurasian minnow
| Scientific name | Phoxinus phoxinus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Leuciscidae |
| Genus | Phoxinus |
Introduction
Phoxinus phoxinus, commonly known as eurasian minnow, is a fresh water fish from the Europe.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size7 cm
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Maximum size14 cm
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Average size7 cm
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Maximum size14 cm
How to recognize the eurasian minnow ?
The eurasian minnow measures between 7 and 14 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly marron and or body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in shoals
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The eurasian minnow is a fish living in shoals naturally found at mid-depth. 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
The eurasian minnow 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)
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature2 - 20 °C
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pH (acidity)7 - 7.5
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gh (hardness)2 - 10
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FlowStrong and Medium
Biotope presentation
The eurasian minnow 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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