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Aspiolucius esocinus (Kessler, 1874) Pike asp |
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photo by
Salnikov, V.B. |
| Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Leuciscinae | |||
| Max. size: | 50 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Former USSR. | |||
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| Biology: | Prefers river channels. Rarely found in lakes. Feeds on fish. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 02 March 2020 (A2b) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||