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Common Bream

Abramis brama

Biological group : Fish

Family : Leuciscidae

Class : Actinopterygii

Order : Cypriniformes

Environment : Freshwater_brackish

Biology and behaviour

Habitat

Common bream inhabit many lakes and medium to large rivers. They are particularly abundant in still or slow-flowing waters, backwaters, warm shallow lakes and some brackish estuaries.

Behaviour

They are highly social fish that often travel in large shoals. Adults commonly search for food close to the bottom.

Diet

They feed mainly on insect larvae, small crustaceans, molluscs and other benthic organisms, as well as plant material. Large individuals may occasionally take small fish.

Reproduction

Spawning usually occurs in backwaters, floodplains or vegetated lake margins. The eggs are adhesive and males may defend spawning areas.

Regulations

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