Scientific name: Telestes souffia
In Romania, the
vairone can only be found in the waters of Maramureș, since
it prefers cold mountain waters and can rarely be found in the living
area of the grayling.
The colouring
of the species is very particular, especially during the mating
season, when the grey stripe on the sides has a violet hue.
The size of the
species is a reduced one; by no means does it grow as much as the
common chub (Squalius cephalus).
Where can be found:
Valea Izei și
Dealul Solovan (SiteCode ROSCI0264)