tench
| Scientific name | Tinca tinca |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Tincidae |
| Genus | Tinca |
Introduction
Tinca tinca, commonly known as tench, is a fresh water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size30 cm
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Maximum size70 cm
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Average size30 cm
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Maximum size70 cm
How to recognize the tench ?
This fish has the particularity to possess several pairs of barbels, which allow him to search the bottom and to detect the food thus moved.
The tench measures between 30 and 70 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly vert body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The tench is a fish living in small groups naturally found near the bottom. This species is omnivorous .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui dépose ses Œufs dans la végétation
The tench is a fish ovipare qui dépose ses Œufs dans la végétation.
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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Temperature4 - 24 °C
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pH (acidity)6 - 8
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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...).
To go further
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
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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