Fish species
The bream is a deep-bodied freshwater fish with a silvery-bronze color. It is found in rivers and lakes and can reach a length of up to 80 cm. Bream feed on plankton, worms and plant material and often appear in large schools.
Characteristics, habitat and diet of this fish species at a glance.
Die Brachse ist ein stark hochrückiger, seitlich abgeflachter Karpfenfisch mit langer Afterflosse und vorstülpbarem unterständigem Maul.
Possible confusion: Güster, Zobel
Juveniles and variable colouring: Junge Brachsen sind silbriger und weniger hochrückig. Gegenüber der Güster zusätzlich Maulstellung, Flossenproportionen und die Färbung der Flossen vergleichen.
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