32 observationsLeast Concern
Donets Ruffe
Gymnocephalus acerina
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Percidae ›Genus: Gymnocephalus
About
The Donets ruffe (Gymnocephalus acerina) is a species of perch native to eastern Europe where it occurs in the basins of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. They inhabit freshwater lakes and rivers usually over hard compacted sand. They are predominantly crepuscular and prey mostly on invertebrates (crustaceans, insect larvae, mollusks), rarely on fish. They are inactive during winter months, and usually move to deeper places until the ice melts. Spawning occurs in small...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Donets Ruffe is Gymnocephalus acerina.
- Donets Ruffe belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Donets Ruffe belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Donets Ruffe belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Donets Ruffe belongs to the order Perciformes.
- Donets Ruffe belongs to the family Percidae.
- Donets Ruffe belongs to the genus Gymnocephalus.