Schraetzer (Gymnocephalus schraetser) fish species and information / pictures of Schraetzer - Gymnocephalus schraetser

Schraetzer (Gymnocephalus schraetser) fish species information

Scientific Name
Gymnocephalus schraetser

Common Name
Schraetzer

Biology
Occurs in groups in open sand and mud bottom of large rivers with moderate current. Larvae are benthic. Usually crepuscular but feeds also at daytime. Nocturnal, feeding on small invertebrates, especially molluscs (Ref. 59043).

Classification

Classified By
Linnaeus, 1758
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Perches (Percidae)

Distribution

Region
Europe
Distribution
Europe: Danube drainage. In Appendix III of the Bern Convention (protected fauna).
Range
49°N - 43°N, 8°E - 30°E

Environment

Climate
Temperate
Water Temperature From
4 °C
Water Temperature To
18 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Freshwater; ; pH range: 7.0 - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 15 demersal
Trophic Level
3.39 s.e. 0.43 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
30.0 cm
Common Length
15.0 cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5312 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; gamefish: yes; bait: usually
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (31 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)