freshwater bream
| Scientific name | Abramis brama |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Leuciscidae |
| Genus | Abramis |
Introduction
Abramis brama, commonly known as freshwater bream, is a fresh water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size25 cm
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Maximum size70 cm
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Longevity20 year
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ShapeOval
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Average size25 cm
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Maximum size70 cm
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Longevity20 year
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ShapeOval
How to recognize the freshwater bream ?
The freshwater bream measures between 25 and 70 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly argent body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous with herbivorous tendency
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Sociabilityliving in shoals
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The freshwater bream is a fish living in shoals naturally found at mid-depth and near the bottom. This species is omnivorous with herbivorous tendency .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert
The freshwater bream is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature10 - 24 °C
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pH (acidity)7 - 7.5
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gh (hardness)10 - 20
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FlowSlow and Stagnant
Biotope presentation
This animal evolves in areas characterized by a strong presence of vegetation (aquatic and marsh plants, decaying organic matter, roots...).
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Sources & Contributions
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Translation
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Bibliographic references
Les Poissons d'eau douce de France - Eric Feunteun - Jean Allardi - Philippe Keith - Biotope Edition - 2011. Collection Inventaires & Biodiversité, publication scientifique du Muséum
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