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South European Nase (Protochondrostoma genei)
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South European Nase (Protochondrostoma genei) specimen
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Cyprinidae

South European Nase

Protochondrostoma genei

Thin hard lip sheath

  • Temperate
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Europe
  • Fusiform
  • Medium
  • Temperate fish

South European Nase is known around Europe as a freshwater fish; It occurs in freshwater habitats, and the largest recorded length is 30 cm.

Maximum length
30 cm
Water
Freshwater
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Europe: Adriatic basin, from Soca to Vomano drainages in Italy and Slovenia. Introduced to Tuscany and Latium in Centa, Magra, Arno, Ombrone and Tevere basins.
Conservation status
VUVulnerable

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