Common Rudd
(Scardinius erythrophthalmus)
This is a native, ‘foraging’ species that moves in groups.
Adult length
max 35-40 cm
Environment
Still or slow-moving water rich in vegetation.
Diet
Omnivorous. Plankton, larvae, insects, crustaceans, molluscs, algae, aquatic plants, eggs, and fry.
Reproduction
From April to June, the eggs are attached to underwater grasses, and the fry also remain attached to the plants for a while.
Observation in the Reserve
Up to a few years ago, it was abundant in the ‘lamette’ and also present in the ‘lame’, especially following the containment of wels catfish. The latest report states that it is rare in both habitats.
