Volga pikeperch (Sander volgensis)

Scientific name: Sander volgensis Gmelin, 1789

Volga pikeperch (Sander volgensis)

The Volga pikeperch (Sander volgensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Percidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 8–22°C (46–72°F). Native range: Europe, Northern Black Sea basin from Danube (up to Vienna) to Kuban drainages; Caspian basin (Volga and Ural drainages).

Volga pikeperch care at a glance

Temperature
8–22°C (46–72°F)

Biology

Inhabits large, turbid rivers and lakes, and brackish coastal lakes and estuaries. Most active at dusk and dawn. Feeds on small fish and invertebrates. Larvae and juveniles are pelagic and feed on zooplankton. Attains first sexual maturity at 3-4 years of age and 20-30 cm SL. Spawns in April-May. May undertake short spawning migrations.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Sander volgensis
Family
Percidae (Perches)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
40.0
Environment
Freshwater; brackish;; pH range: 7.2 - 8.0; dH range: 10 - 25 demersal
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Europe: Northern Black Sea basin from Danube (up to Vienna) to Kuban drainages; Caspian basin (Volga and Ural drainages).
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes
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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