Weatherfish
Misgurnus fossilis
Identification image; not photographed at Lake Svitiaz.
Photo: George ChernilevskyPublic domaincropped
Distribution
Documented lakes
11 lakes in the guide
Characteristics
Species facts
A small nocturnal bottom fish of silted shallows, able to gulp atmospheric air and to sit out unfavourable periods by burrowing into the sediment. The official profile of Lake Liutsymyr counts the weatherfish among the widespread fish of the lake.
- — kg
- Maximum weight
- 30.7 cm
- Maximum length
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- Lifespan
Origin in Lake Svitiaz: native species. IUCN: LC.