Where Does Donderpad Live?
Cottus perifretum
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Where to find Donderpad
- Water type
- freshwater
- Depth
- Benthic, typically found in shallow to moderately deep sections of rivers and streams (0.1 to 2 meters).
- Environment
- Prefers clear, cool, well-oxygenated, fast-flowing rivers and streams with stony or gravelly bottoms. Often found under rocks, logs, or in dense vegetation, seeking shelter from currents and predators.
- Geographic range
- Primarily found in Western Europe, specifically in river systems draining into the English Channel and the southern North Sea. Its range includes parts of France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. It is often found in the lower and middle reaches of these river systems.
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