Tench

Tinca tinca

The tench (Tinca tinca) is a medium-sized freshwater fish widely distributed throughout Europe and parts of Asia. It inhabits lakes, ponds, canals, and slow-flowing rivers, preferring warm waters with dense vegetation and soft, muddy bottoms. Tench are bottom-feeding fish that consume insect larvae, small invertebrates, mollusks, and plant matter. They are most active during dusk and night, spending much of the day hidden among aquatic plants or resting near the bottom. This species is easily recognized by its thick, olive-green body covered in very small scales and a characteristic layer of protective mucus. The tench is valued by anglers for its cautious behavior and by fish farmers for its adaptability and resilience to varying environmental conditions.

Minimum size: 25 cm

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