Roach (Rutilus rutilus)
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Roach
Roach
Rutilus rutilus
757 Litres (200 US G.)
45-50 cm (17.7-19.7")
7.2 - 8.0
8 -24 °C (46.4-75.2°F)
12-25 °d
1:3 M:F
8-14 years
Family
Cyprinidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Roach, Siberian Roach
Additional scientific names
- Cyprinus rutilus, Leuciscus rutilus, Rutilus rutilus rutilus
Origin
- Native to Northern Europe.
Diet
- An omnivorous fish, feeding on algae and invertebrates.
Environment specifics
- This is a coldwater fish best kept in large lakes/ponds or rivers, not normally available to the pet trade rather it is fished for by the angling community.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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