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Common dace

Leuciscus leuciscus

Common dace (Leuciscus leuciscus)Common
Fishomnivore

The dace is a silvery little fish that thrives in rivers and slightly salty waters across Europe. Anglers enjoy catching them, though they're not the biggest prize. These quick swimmers stick together in small groups near the water's surface.

  • Dace fish travel in loose groups called shoals
  • They've been introduced to new waters beyond their native Europe
  • Coarse fishers often target them for sport
FreshwaterWetlandEurope
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At a glance

Classification
Fish
Scientific name
Leuciscus leuciscus
Habitat
Freshwater, Wetland
Regions in this directory
Europe
Diet
omnivore
Relative size
small
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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