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Leuciscus idus

Also known as: Blue Orfe, Golden Orfe, Orfe, Silver Orfe

LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2024
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@austinswetpets · I WASN'T, United States · November 20181 / 1
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Overview

Found singly, in nutrient rich lakes, rivers, and their tributaries.
Juveniles found in schools.
Widespread Asia, Europe, North America, Introduced to areas of the world.

Cyprinids are stomachless fish with toothless jaws.

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How to identify

COLOURS
Fins & Tail
red fins
Behaviour
solitary

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Habitat & where to find it

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Found singly, in nutrient rich lakes, rivers, and their tributaries.

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    Taxonomy

    1. familyLeuciscidae
    2. genusLeuciscus
    3. speciesLeuciscus idus (Linnaeus, 1758)

    SourcesWoRMSFishBase

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