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Rutilus rutilus
Roach
Common Names
DEPlötze (Rotauge)
ENRoach
PT-BRBarata (Rutilo)
ROgândac (gândac)
ZH蟑螂（蟑螂）
Habitat
Standing and slowly flowing waters, in large schools.
Occurrence regions
Maximum Size
45 cm
Minimum Catch Size
No minimum size
Closed Season
No closed season
Category
Common
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Population stable, no immediate threat.
Distinguishing Features
Compact body, red iris, red pelvic and anal fins, small scales, terminal mouth.
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