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Italian nase: identification, habitat and fishing guide

Chondrostoma soetta

An Adriatic leuciscid with a horny lip.

Catalogue names : Italian nase. Forms and names may vary between habitats.

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Geographical distribution

Adriatic basin from the Soča to the Po; introduced in central Italy according to FishBase.

  • Documented presence : Adriatic basin
  • Introduction : Central Italy

Documented areas, not an exhaustive list. Presence in a region does not imply presence in every water body or permission to fish.

Distribution sources

Identification

Straight mouth, horny lower lip, no broad lateral stripe.

Habitat

Lakes and large rivers, moderate current, gravel bottoms.

Diet

Invertebrates and plants.

Behaviour

This gregarious species gathers in shoals.

Fishing context and precautions

Trani (2012), Polverina: method feeder, initial groundbaiting, casts at a constant distance. An old Italian account, not current permission.

A distinctive feature

Habitat alterations have reduced river populations.

Sources and review

Each reference includes its access date. Overall editorial review: . Local conditions and regulations may change.

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