Redfin (Pseudaspius leptocephalus)

Scientific name: Pseudaspius leptocephalus Pallas, 1776

Redfin (Pseudaspius leptocephalus)

The Redfin (Pseudaspius leptocephalus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. Native range: Europe and Asia, Amur drainage, Sakhalin Island and Mongolia.

Biology

Spawning in middle of June, fecundity 36,000 eggs. Prefers the main channel of rivers. Feeds on small fish such as gudgeons and minnows.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Pseudaspius leptocephalus
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
68.0
Common length
42.0
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Europe and Asia: Amur drainage, Sakhalin Island and Mongolia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries:
Resilience
Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (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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