Roach  (Rutilus rutilus)

Range

The roaches range extends from the UK, through central Europe and eastern Scandinavia, south and east through Asia Minor, Russia and into Siberia. They have also been introduced into Australia, Cypress, Morocco, Ireland, Italy and Spain.

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Habitat

Roach are found in freshwater lakes, canals and slow-moving rivers, and brackish waters and lakes.