Ide (Leuciscus idus)

Scientific name: Leuciscus idus Linnaeus, 1758

The Ide (Leuciscus idus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 4–20°C (39–68°F).

Ide care at a glance

Temperature: 4–20°C (39–68°F)

Biology

Usually inhabits large lowland rivers and nutrient-rich lakes. Adults are solitary while juveniles are gregarious. Undertakes migration to tributaries to spawn in moderate current on gravel or submerged vegetation. Feeds on various aquatic and terrestrial animals and plant material. Larger individuals feed mainly on fishes. Feeding larvae and juveniles thrive in a wide variety of shoreline habitats and leave the shores for deeper waters when growing. Reported to sometimes hybridizes with Aspius aspius. Its flesh is not tasty. Aquarium keeping: at least 10 individuals; minimum aquarium size >200 cm; not recommended for home aquariums.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Leuciscus idus
Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order: Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 85.0
Common length: 30.0
Depth range: 15 m (49 ft)
Environment: Freshwater; brackish;; pH range: 7.0 - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 15 benthopelagic; potamodromous; depth range 15 - ? m
Climate: Temperate
Distribution: Europe and Asia: Baltic, Black, northern Caspian and North Sea basins, Atlantic basin southward to Seine and lower Loire drainages (France). Absent in Scandinavia north of 69?N. In Asia, eastward to Lena drainage and Aral basin. Introduced to Great Britain and northern Italy. Transported to several countries in Europe and the United States for ornament.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (tm=5-9)