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River lamprey (
Lampetra fluviatilis
)
Lampreys are some of the most primitive vertebrates alive today. They are known as cyclostomes, which means 'round mouths' and...
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Roach (
Rutilus rutilus
)
The roach is a common fish of fresh and brackish water, and one that is likely to be the most familiar to anglers. The eyes are...
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Rudd (
Scardinus erythrophthalmus
)
This fish is often confused with the roach (Rutilus rutilus), as the two species are similar in appearance. In the rudd, the dorsal...
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