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The Dniester longbarbel gudgeon (Romanogobio kesslerii) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 13 cm.
Fresh water of Central and Eastern Europe, in the basins of the Danube, the Dniester and adjoining rivers, on sandy and gravel bottoms of flowing water.
Description
Kessler's gudgeon is a small, slender gudgeon of the family Cyprinidae reaching about 13 cm. The elongate, brownish body bears a row of dark spots along the flank; the inferior mouth has two long barbels reaching past the rear of the eye, with which the fish searches the bottom by touch. The species is adapted to flowing water and lives on sand and gravel bottoms in the upper and middle reaches of rivers of central and eastern Europe, mainly in the Danube and Dniester drainages. In small groups it searches the bottom for insect larvae, small crustaceans and worms. In late spring it spawns on gravel and sand banks. Because of its small size it has no fishery importance.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Dniester longbarbel gudgeon?
The Dniester longbarbel gudgeon has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Slender little river gudgeon with an inferior mouth and long barbels reaching beyond the edge of the eye; row of dark blotches on the flank.
Where does the Dniester longbarbel gudgeon live?
The Dniester longbarbel gudgeon lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Fresh water of Central and Eastern Europe, in the basins of the Danube, the Dniester and adjoining rivers, on sandy and gravel bottoms of flowing water.
How big does the Dniester longbarbel gudgeon get?
The Dniester longbarbel gudgeon grows to a maximum of about 13 cm. On average the species is around 12 cm.
Is the Dniester longbarbel gudgeon dangerous to humans?
No, the Dniester longbarbel gudgeon is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Dniester longbarbel gudgeon edible?
The Dniester longbarbel gudgeon is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Romanogobio
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