Northern whitefin gudgeon
The Northern whitefin gudgeon (Romanogobio belingi) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 14 cm.
Large lowland rivers of central and eastern Europe, from the Rhine and Meuse to the Dnieper.
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Description
The northern whitefin gudgeon is a small, slender cyprinid reaching about 14 cm. It closely resembles the common gudgeon, with a pair of barbels at the corners of the mouth and a row of dark spots along the flank, but its dorsal and tail fins are almost unspotted and white. The species was first recognised in the Netherlands in 2004, in the Waal near Ochten, and is now common in the Rhine and its branches and in the Meuse. By day it stays in the main channel of the river, on sandy bottoms with moderate current; at night it searches for insect larvae and other bottom animals.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Northern whitefin gudgeon?
The Northern whitefin gudgeon has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Slender bottom fish with one pair of barbels and a row of dark spots along the flank; unlike the gudgeon, the dorsal and tail fins are almost unspotted and white.
Where does the Northern whitefin gudgeon live?
The Northern whitefin gudgeon lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Large lowland rivers of central and eastern Europe, from the Rhine and Meuse to the Dnieper.
How big does the Northern whitefin gudgeon get?
The Northern whitefin gudgeon grows to a maximum of about 14 cm.
Is the Northern whitefin gudgeon dangerous to humans?
No, the Northern whitefin gudgeon is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Northern whitefin gudgeon edible?
The Northern whitefin gudgeon is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Romanogobio
More from the family Cyprinidae
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