Zingel (Zingel zingel)

Scientific name: Zingel zingel Linnaeus, 1766

Zingel (Zingel zingel)

The Zingel (Zingel zingel) is a freshwater fish of the family Percidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 4–18°C (39–64°F). Native range: Europe, Danube and Dniestr drainages. In Appendix III of the Bern Convention.

Zingel care at a glance

Temperature
4–18°C (39–64°F)

Biology

Distinguished from its congeners by having three unique characters: first dorsal fin with 12-15 spines; second dorsal fin with 2 simple and 16-19? branched rays; and lateral line with 82-95 4-6 scales. Additional character, but not unique, useful in the identification is the absence of scales on cheeks.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Zingel zingel
Family
Percidae (Perches)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
48.0
Common length
15.0
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Europe: Danube and Dniestr drainages. In Appendix III of the Bern Convention.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 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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