Where Does Zerla Live?
Rutilus virgo
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Where to find Zerla
- 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 larger streams with moderate to strong currents. Often found in areas with gravel or sandy substrates, and sometimes in slower-moving sections with aquatic vegetation. Can also inhabit larger lakes connected to river systems.
- Geographic range
- Endemic to the Danube River basin, including its tributaries, across Central and Eastern Europe. Its range extends from Germany and Austria downstream through countries like Hungary, Serbia, Romania, and Bulgaria.
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