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Thymallus thymallus
ProtectedGrayling
Common Names
DEÄsche
ENGrayling
PT-BRTimalo
ROLipanul
ZH河鳟
Habitat
Fast-flowing, oxygen-rich rivers and streams with gravel bottom.
Occurrence regions
Maximum Size
55 cm
Minimum Catch Size
30 cm
Closed Season
01.05 – 30.04
Category
Protected
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
High risk of endangerment in the wild.
Distinguishing Features
Large, colourful, sail-like dorsal fin, slender silvery body, small inferior mouth.
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