Kingdom Animalia Order Cypriniformes Genus Rutilus Higher classification Rutilus | Phylum Chordata Family Cyprinidae Scientific name Rutilus prespensis Rank Species | |
Similar Rutilus, Cyprinidae, Salmo peristericus, Cypriniformes, Pelasgus | ||
Rutilus prespensis is a roach, a freshwater fish of the Cyprinidae family. This fish is described as an independent species from a single lake in the Balkans, Lake Prespa, which extends to Albania, Greece, and Macedonia. It occurs near shores and in shallow, swampy areas of the lake, and grows up to 17 cm length.
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