common rudd
Also known as Scardinius erythrophthalmus, rudd, Leuciscus erythrophthalmus, shallow, red-eye
species of fish
AI overview
The common rudd is a freshwater fish found in Europe and Asia that belongs to the carp family. It matters because it's an important part of freshwater ecosystems and is also popular among anglers and in the aquarium trade.
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Species
Least Concernrudd
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassTeleostei
- OrderCypriniformes
- FamilyCyprinidae
Habitatbrackish, freshwater
via IUCN
Wikidata facts
- Image
- Scardinius erythropthalmus 2009 G1.jpg
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Article
The common rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus) is a bentho-pelagic freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Leuciscidae. This species is widely spread in Europe and central Asia, around the basins of the North, Baltic, Black, Caspian and Aral seas.
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