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Family CarpCyprinidae
Size 12 " ( 30 cm)
AKA Dart
This species is similar tp the Roach and Chub
Identification
It has one Dorsal Fin on the Back. The dorsal side is Olive Green This fish has a slim cylindrical body , with Belly and flanks of silver . It is distinguished from Roach and Chubb by Yellowish Ventral fins and Yellow Eyes
Diet
Insects , Insect larvae , Crustaceans and some Vegetation
Habitat
A Clean and Fast Flowing River where it tends to sim in shoals. Common in England less elsewhere and not found in Scotland
Reproduction
Spawns Feb - May. The Male develops tubercules
By Alexander Suvorov (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons