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Bleak vs European Bitterling

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Bleak

Bleak

Alburnus alburnus

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vs
European Bitterling

European Bitterling

Rhodeus amarus

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Size

Bleak

Bleak

0.25 m

Human

1.75 m

European Bitterling

European Bitterling

0.09 m

BleakEuropean Bitterling
Weight5–60 g2–15 g
Length8–25 cm4–9 cm
Top Speed15 km/h–
Lifespan4–8 yrs3–5 yrs
Incubation3 days30 days
Offspring1000–8000 40–100
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatLake, River, WetlandRiver, Lake, Wetland
RegionsNordics, Europe, AsiaEurope, Asia
FamilyCyprinidaeCyprinidae
OrderCypriniformesCypriniformes