Author: (Linnaeus, 1758)
FBname: Ide
Comments: Usually inhabits large lowland rivers and nutrient-rich lakes. Adults are solitary while juveniles are gregarious.  Undertakes migration to tributaries to spawn in moderate current on gravel or submerged vegetation.  Feeds on various aquatic and terrestrial animals and plant material.  Larger individuals feed mainly on fishes.  Feeding larvae and juveniles thrive in a wide variety of shoreline habitats and leave the shores for deeper waters when growing.  Reported to sometimes hybridizes with <i>Aspius aspius</i> (Ref. 59043). Its flesh is not tasty (Ref. 30578).  Aquarium keeping:  at least 10 individuals; minimum aquarium size >200 cm; not recommended for home aquariums (Ref. 51539).