Species ID
BARBEL
BLEAK
CARP, GRASS
DACE
EEL
CHUB
CARP, WILD
GUDGEON
LOACH, SPINED
LOACH, STONED
MULLET
MINNOW
PERCH
ORFE
PUMPKINSEED
PIKE
ROACH
RUFFE
RUDD
STICKLEBACK, 9 SPINED
STICKLEBACK, 3 SPINED
BULLHEAD, BLACK
BURBOT
CARP, CRUCIAN
CARP, CRUCIAN
BULLHEAD
Identification
of
some
species
becomes
difficult
especially
when
there
are
hybrids
for
example
Roach x Bream, Rudd x Bream, Chub x Dace.
The
shape,
number
and
positioning
of
dorsal,
caudal,
pectoral
fins
together
with
weight,
size
and colouring give good indication of species.
BREAM, COMMON
BREAM, SILVER
ANATOMY
SHAPES
In
general
the
shape
will
depend
on
the
type
of
waters
that
is
it’s natural habitat.
This can be seen in the cross section.
There are no flat fish in fresh water.
All areas
Fast flowing rivers
Slow and moderate flowing rivers
Living on bottom
INDIVIDUAL IDENTIFICATION
ZANDER
WELS
TENCH
