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Alburnus alburnus
Bleak
Common Names
DEUkelei (Laube)
ENBleak
PT-BRAlburno
ROSumbru (brun)
ZH凄凉（凉亭）
Habitat
Rivers and lakes, open water, in large schools near the surface.
Occurrence regions
Maximum Size
25 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
Slender silvery body, superior mouth, serrated belly keel, strongly shiny silver colour.