Fishing for Cactus roach

Rutilus virgo

The Cactus roach is a freshwater fish known for its streamlined body and silver scales. It typically inhabits slow-moving rivers and lakes. Averaging 12 inches in length and weighing around 2 pounds, it feeds on aquatic plants and small invertebrates. The Cactus roach is a social species, often forming schools for protection and foraging. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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Cross Water

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Coventry Canal

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Lake Creighton

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Silver River

8 in · 1 lb

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