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Hybrids of chub and roach (Leuciscus cephalus and Rutilus rutilus) in English rivers
Author(s) -
Wheeler Alwyne,
Easton Keith
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
journal of fish biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.672
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1095-8649
pISSN - 0022-1112
DOI - 10.1111/j.1095-8649.1978.tb04161.x
Subject(s) - rutilus , leuciscus , biology , fishery , hybrid , cyprinidae , zoology , fish <actinopterygii> , botany
The occurrence of hybrids between chub, Leuciscus cephalus , and roach, Rutilus rutilus , from three rivers in England is reported. The hybrids are described and illustrated, and means of identification are indicated. Chub X roach hybrids, like those between other leuciscine cyprinid species, can be positively identified by the number and form of the pharyngeal teeth.