Croatian pijor (Telestes croaticus)

Scientific name: Telestes croaticus Steindachner, 1866

The Croatian pijor (Telestes croaticus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. Native range: Europe, Lika-Jadova, Ricica and Otuca drainages in Croatia.

Biology

Found in lowland water bodies, with little current, and in springs and associated wetlands. Inhabits streams and sources with clear (often cold) water. Occurs in subterranean waters during winter or droughts. Threatened due to pollution, habitat destruction and introduction of Alburnus arborella, Squalius cephalus and Lepomis gibbosus.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Telestes croaticus
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
16.5
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Europe: Lika-Jadova, Ricica and Otuca drainages in Croatia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Endangered (EN) (B1ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v)+2ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v))
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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