Phoxinus septimaniae
| Scientific name | Phoxinus septimaniae |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Kottelat |
| Year of description | 2007 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Leuciscidae |
| Genus | Phoxinus |
Introduction
Phoxinus septimaniae is a fresh water fish from the Europe.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size8 cm
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Maximum size12 cm
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Patternmottling
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Average size8 cm
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Maximum size12 cm
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Patternmottling
How to recognize Phoxinus septimaniae ?
Phoxinus septimaniae measures between 8 and 12 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly marron and or body. The also has marron mottling.
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
Phoxinus septimaniae 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
Phoxinus septimaniae 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)
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
Biotope presentation
Phoxinus septimaniae 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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Scientific partners
Species of the same family