Leuciscus bearnensis
Leuciscus bearnensis (Blanchard, 1866)
Bearn beaked dace


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Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Leuciscinae
Max. size:  28 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Europe: Adour drainage in France.
Diagnosis:  Diagnosed from congeners in western Europe by having the following characters: keel from nape to dorsal origin; snout projecting, pointed, tip rounded; upper jaw projecting; dorsal profile of head and body not continuously rounded, with distinct hump; snout length 32-35% HL; and lateral line with 47-52 + 2-3 scales (Ref. 59043).
Biology:  Inhabits streams, sectors with current, clear, and cool water, in deep pool. Reaches up to about 28 cm SL (Ref. 59043).
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 16 October 2023 (B1b(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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