Vimba vimba

Vimba vimba, the vimba bream or common vimba, is a species of vimba in the family Cyprinidae. It lives in certain regions of Europe. Other names include the vimba or zarte.

 Taxonomy 
Before, it was classified as a bream, but now it is in another genus.

 Description 

 Physical appearance 
The vimba bream has a fusiform [en] body and the upper jaw protrudes, giving it what appears to be a "nose". The color is a pale-silver and the fins are a dark bluish-gray.

 Distribution and habitat 
Vimba vimba is widespread throughout the Danube, including all its tributaries.

 Behavior 

 What they eat 
Vimba vimba mainly eat small mollusks and insect larvae.

 Ecology 
Females lay down many eggs after males prepare areas on the riverbed.
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 References 
Category:IUCN Red List least concern species
Category:Animals of Europe
Category:Freshwater fish
Category:Vimba

 Other websites 

 https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/114979