The Schraetser (Gymnocephalus schraetser) is a freshwater fish of the family Percidae that grows up to 30 cm.
Description
The schraetser is a slender, perch-like bottom fish of the family Percidae reaching about 30 cm. The yellow-brown body bears three to four dark, narrow lengthwise stripes and has a continuous, spiny dorsal fin; the mouth is slightly inferior. The species is related to the ruffe and adapted to fast-flowing water: it lives on gravel and sand bottoms in the fresh water of the Danube drainage in central and eastern Europe. Mainly at night it searches the bottom for insect larvae, small crustaceans, worms and fish eggs. In spring it spawns on gravel, where the eggs stick to stones. Through river works and habitat loss it has declined locally, though globally it is assessed as Least Concern.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Schraetser?
The Schraetser has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly yellow-gold and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.
Where does the Schraetser live?
The Schraetser lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Schraetser get?
The Schraetser grows to a maximum of about 30 cm. On average the species is around 15 cm.
Is the Schraetser dangerous to humans?
No, the Schraetser is harmless to humans.
Is the Schraetser edible?
The Schraetser is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Gymnocephalus
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