The European Bitterling is a small, colorful fish with a distinctive elongated body and bright colors. A memorable fact is that it is one of the few fish species that lays its eggs in freshwater mussels.
Habitat
Freshwater rivers and ponds.
Diet
Feeds on small invertebrates and plant matter.
How common
Common
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