How to catch Parachondrostoma arrigonis
Parachondrostoma arrigonis (Steindachner, 1866)
About Parachondrostoma arrigonis fishing
The jucar nase is a small freshwater rayfinned fish belonging to the minnow and carp family leuciscidae, native exclusively to eastern spain. It typically attains a standard length of around twenty centimetres, with a maximum recorded length of twenty-five centimetres, and features an elongated body shape complemented by a blunt snout and a rostral cap hidden beneath the upper lip. This benthic species inhabits shallow stretches of rivers and karstic headwater lakes, preferring deep pools with slow currents, abundant aquatic vegetation, or fallen timber for cover. As a potamodromous fish, it undertakes local spawning migrations between march and may, moving onto shallow gravel and stone substrates in swift-flowing water to reproduce. Its diet primarily comprises benthic matter and vegetation scraped from hard surfaces in its riverine habitat.
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Difficulty
Medium
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Average size
20 cm
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Habitat
Freshwater
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Season
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Caudal shape
Forked caudal fin distinguishes this species from round-tailed cyprinids.
Pelvic-fin position
Abdominal pelvic fins positioned midway along the belly.
Dorsal attributes
Plain dorsal fin without striking attributes or spines.
Parachondrostoma arrigonis fishing facts
Characteristics
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Typical size
20 cm (max 25 cm SL ) -
Typical weight
0.2 kg (max 0.2 kg ) -
Body shape
Elongated -
Vulnerability score
44.8
Best hours
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Low
Dawn
First light
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Peak
Morning
After sunrise
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Peak
Midday
High sun
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Active
Afternoon
Late day
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Low
Dusk
Last light
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Low
Night
After dark
When to fish for Parachondrostoma arrigonis
How to catch Parachondrostoma arrigonis
Tips for catching Parachondrostoma arrigonis
Target this small endemic cyprinid in shallow river stretches with slow currents and abundant aquatic cover using light tackle. Float fishing with a fine line and tiny hook baited with small river invertebrates or bread punch allows precise presentations near weed beds and submerged timber. Alternatively, light ledgering or feeder fishing with fine groundbait can locate specimens holding in deeper pools during stable water conditions.
How Parachondrostoma arrigonis migrates — Potamodromous
Migrates within rivers and lakes only. Fish upstream runs and seasonal lake movements, not saltwater.
1 Eggs
Upstream
Laid on gravel or weed upstream or in flooded shallows.
2 Larvae
→ Main river or lake
Fry drift or swim down to slower water.
3 Adults
Main river or lake
Feed in the main river or lake.
4 Spawners
→ Upstream
Move upstream or into the shallows to spawn.
The whole cycle stays in fresh water.
Hover or tap a number to read each stage.
Diet and behavior of Parachondrostoma arrigonis
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Diet
Carnivore -
Hunts
Morning · Midday
Where Parachondrostoma arrigonis lives
Lives near the bottom but swims in the water just above it. Cover the lower column, not only the mud.
Where this species lives
Parachondrostoma arrigonis photos for identification
Compare these photos with the catalog plate to identify the species.