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Species related to the Roach (Rutilus rutilus)
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Minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus)
The minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus) is a small, lively freshwater fish, with a greenish-brown back, which features darker spots that form an... More 19 Images 5 Videos -
Common carp (Cyprinus carpio)
The carp that occurs in Britain today is the most commercially important freshwater fish kept in ponds, and has been selectively bred for... More 18 Images 4 Videos -
Pike (Esox lucius)
The pike (Esox lucius) is probably the coarse anglers’ most sought-after fish. It is predatory both in nature and appearance. The fish has a... More 27 Images 0 videos -
Perch (Perca fluviatilis)
The perch (Perca fluviatilis) is a distinctive fish, with a deep greenish body marked with dark vertical bands, and the dorsal fin is... More 21 Images 4 Videos -
Common otter (Lutra lutra)
The elusive common otter (Lutra lutra) has sleek brown fur, which is often paler on the underside, and a long lithe body with a thick tail... More 52 Images 18 Videos -
Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens)
A striking species of damselfly, the banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) has the same style of butterfly-like flitting flight as that... More 32 Images 1 Video -
Grass snake (Natrix natrix)
The grass snake (Natrix natrix) is Britain's largest terrestrial reptile. This snake is typically olive-green, brown or greyish in colour... More 38 Images 8 Videos -
Rosy barb (Puntius conchonius)
Information on the rosy barb (Puntius conchonius) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Zebra danio (Danio rerio)
Information on the zebrafish (Danio rerio) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos -
Northern leatherside chub (Lepidomeda copei)
Information on the northern leatherside chub (Lepidomeda copei) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Italian nase (Chondrostoma soetta)
Once common in Italy, Switzerland and Slovenia, the Italian nase (Chondrostoma soetta) is now considered to be threatened with extinction... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Rudd (Scardinus erythrophthalmus)
The rudd is often confused with the roach (Rutilus rutilus), as the two species are similar in appearance. In the rudd, the dorsal fin is... More 5 Images 1 Video -
Achondrostoma (Achondrostoma arcasii)
A freshwater fish of Portugal and Spain, Achondrostoma arcasii is a little known species threatened by the loss of its habitat. It can be... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Siamese bala-shak (Balantiocheilos ambusticauda)
Information on the Siamese bala-shak (Balantiocheilos ambusticauda) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Skadar gudgeon (Gobio skadarensis)
Named for its occurrence around Lake Skadar in Montenegro, the Skadar gudgeon (Gobio skadarensis) is a member of the Cyprinidae family, a... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Devario (Devario acuticephala)
Information on Devario acuticephala is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Pugnose shiner (Notropis anogenus)
A small, poorly-known freshwater fish, the pugnose shiner (Notropis anogenus) is named for its extremely small, sharply upturned mouth... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Mediterranean barbel (Barbus meridionalis)
A little-known freshwater fish of coastal France and Spain, the Mediterranean barbel (Barbus meridionalis) is rather plain in appearance... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Water shrew (Neomys fodiens)
The water shrew (Neomys fodiens) is the largest of the British shrews; it has black upper parts and a whitish underside, between... More 9 Images 8 Videos -
Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber)
One of the largest rodents in the world, the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) is also one of the most industrious mammals in Europe. It is... More 23 Images 12 Videos -
Barred danio (Danio pathirana)
Information on the barred danio is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Common frog (Rana temporaria)
Undoubtedly Britain's most well-known amphibian, the common frog (Rana temporaria) is often found in garden ponds. They are typically brown... More 38 Images 4 Videos -
Green toad (Pseudepidalea viridis)
Information on the green toad (Pseudepidalea viridis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 22 Images 0 videos -
Desmoulin's whorl snail (Vertigo moulinsiana)
This tiny snail, not more than 3mm tall, is one most people are unlikely to encounter unless you have a stream flowing through your... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Bullhead (Cottus gobio)
The bullhead (Cottus gobio) is the only freshwater member of the family Cottidae that is native to the UK. It is a small fish, with a large... More 11 Images 4 Videos -
Pond bat (Myotis dasycneme)
Information on the pond bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Noble crayfish (Astacus astacus)
This crustacean varies in colour from green or blue to brown and sometimes black. The undersides of the claws are dark red. The head and... More 6 Images 0 videos -
European mink (Mustela lutreola)
The European mink (Mustela lutreola) is one of Europe’s most endangered mammals. It is a medium sized mustelid with a long, slender, arched... More 19 Images 0 videos -
Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus)
Information on the muskrat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 19 Images 1 Video -
Warner sucker (Catostomus warnerensis)
Information on the Warner sucker is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
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