Fishing for Ohrid roach

rutilus orhidanus

The Ohrid roach is a freshwater fish endemic to Lake Ohrid. It features a streamlined body with silvery scales and a distinctive red-tinted fin. Typically measuring around 8 inches and weighing up to 1 pound, it feeds on plankton and small invertebrates. The species is known for its schooling behavior and thrives in the lake's clear, oxygen-rich waters. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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