Albanian roach

Leucos basak

Not Evaluated Freshwater

Max Length

23.299999237060547 cm

Family

Leuciscidae

About

The Albanian roach, <em>Leucos basak</em>, is a small freshwater cyprinid in the family Leuciscidae, native to river systems in the western Balkans, particularly in Albania and the surrounding region. Adults reach a maximum recorded length of approximately 23.3 cm. Like other leuciscid cyprinids, this species likely inhabits slow to moderately flowing rivers and lakes with vegetated margins, where it feeds on plant matter, algae, invertebrates, and detritus. Leuciscids in the genus <em>Leucos</em> are typical schooling fishes of lowland and mid-elevation drainages across southeastern Europe. Details of habitat and range for this species remain limited in the ichthyological literature beyond its general Balkan distribution, and weight data are not documented in available sources. The Albanian roach is not classified as a game fish, and its conservation status has not been formally evaluated by major international bodies.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	23.299999237060547 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type

Freshwater

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