Occurrence | native | ||
Importance | Ref. | ||
Aquaculture | Ref. | ||
Regulations | Ref. | ||
Freshwater | Yes | ||
Brackish | Yes | ||
Saltwater | No | ||
Live export | |||
Bait | No | ||
Gamefish | No | ||
Abundance | occasional (usually not seen) | Ref. | Spillman, C.-J., 1961 |
Comments |
Is not protected by the European or International Convention. Indigenous to the basins of the Seine, the Loire,and the Rhône, and in the lakes of the Vosges (Gerardmer, Longemer, Retournemer) and the Savoie (Annecy, Leman, Le Bourget). The fishing and the eutrophication of the rivers and lakes contribute to its depletion in several regions (Bourgogne, Rhône-Alpes) (Ref. 11941). Originally absent from western France (Ref. 59043). Also Ref. 40476. Status of threat: Vulnerable (Ref. 74334). |
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States/Provinces Complete? | No | ||
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Country information | https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/fr.html |