Where Does Pigo Live?
Rutilus pigus
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Where to find Pigo
- Water type
- freshwater
- Depth
- Typically found in shallow to moderately deep waters, often near the bottom or in mid-water.
- Environment
- Prefers clear, well-oxygenated rivers and large streams with moderate to strong currents, as well as larger lakes and reservoirs. Often found over gravelly or sandy substrates, sometimes near submerged vegetation or rocky areas.
- Geographic range
- Native to the Danube River basin and its tributaries, extending into parts of the Balkan Peninsula and Italy (e.g., Po River basin). Its distribution is primarily Central and Southern Europe.
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