Terek nase (Chondrostoma oxyrhynchum)

Scientific name: Chondrostoma oxyrhynchum Kessler, 1877

The Terek nase (Chondrostoma oxyrhynchum) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. Native range: Eurasia, West Caspian basin from Kuma to Samur drainages.

Biology

Inhabits piedmont and mountain rivers with strong current and rock to gravel bottom. Feeds predominantly on detritus and also on periphytic algae and benthic invertebrates, especially during first year of live. Spawns over hard bottom.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Chondrostoma oxyrhynchum
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
46.0
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Eurasia: West Caspian basin from Kuma to Samur drainages.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries:
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 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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