Roach  (Rutilus rutilus)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

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.

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

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

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