Common Roach is a freshwater fish with a silver body and a characteristic reddish hue in its fins. They are known for forming large shoals, especially in rivers and lakes.
Habitat
Rivers, lakes, and ponds.
Diet
Omnivorous, feeding on plant matter and small invertebrates.
How common
Common
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