Parachondrostoma toxostoma (Vallot, 1837)
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Parachondrostoma toxostoma
photo by Delgado Saez, J.A.

Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Leuciscinae
Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 350.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Europe: Northeastern part of Spain and France.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-11; Vertebrae: 43-45. Caudal fin with 17 to 19 rays (Ref. 40476).
Biology:  Inhabits small rivers with clear water and pebble-gravel substrate (Ref. 30578). A long-lived species which occurs in water bodies on low plains. Feeds on invertebrates and plants. Reproduction takes place in May and June. Is threatened due to the introduction of other species (Ref. 26100).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 (A2ce) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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