| Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Leuciscinae |
| Max. size: |
28 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Europe: Adour drainage in France. |
| Diagnosis: |
Diagnosed from congeners in western Europe by having the following characters: keel from nape to dorsal origin; snout projecting, pointed, tip rounded; upper jaw projecting; dorsal profile of head and body not continuously rounded, with distinct hump; snout length 32-35% HL; and lateral line with 47-52 + 2-3 scales (Ref. 59043). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits streams, sectors with current, clear, and cool water, in deep pool. Reaches up to about 28 cm SL (Ref. 59043). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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