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Misgurnus fossilis
ProtectedEuropean Weatherfish
Common Names
DESchlammpeitzger
ENEuropean Weatherfish
PT-BRPeixe-meteoro
ROBici de noroi
ZH泥鞭
Habitat
Muddy ditches, ponds and backwaters with dense vegetation.
Occurrence regions
Maximum Size
30 cm
Minimum Catch Size
No minimum size
Closed Season
No closed season
Category
Protected
Conservation Status
Endangered
Very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Distinguishing Features
Elongated body, ten barbels, small fins, becomes restless when air pressure drops.