Vimba vimba
species of fish
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[1] or zarte.[2]
Taxonomy
changeBefore, it was classified as a bream, but now it's in another genus.[source?]
Description
changePhysical appearance
changeThe 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
changeVimba vimba is widespread throughout the Danube, including all its tributaries.[source?]
Behavior
changeWhat they eat
changeVimba vimba mainly eat small mollusks and insect larvae.[source?]
Ecology
changeFemales lay down many eggs after males prepare areas on the riverbed.[3]
Gallery
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References
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