Fishing for Coastal roach

Hesperoleucus venustus

The coastal roach is a small fish species characterized by its compressed, silvery body and a distinct, blunt snout. Inhabiting rocky shores and tidal pools along coastlines, it reaches about 4-6 inches in length and weighs less than a pound. It feeds on algae and small invertebrates, often found in schools, displaying agile and quick movements in intertidal zones. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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