The vendace is a small freshwater fish known for its slender, silvery body and forked tail. It typically measures 6-8 inches long and weighs around 0.5 pounds. Inhabiting cold, deep lakes and rivers, the vendace feeds primarily on plankton and small invertebrates. It is a schooling fish, often found in large groups. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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