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Common Gudgeon vs European Bitterling

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

Common Gudgeon

Common Gudgeon

Gobio gobio

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vs
European Bitterling

European Bitterling

Rhodeus amarus

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Size

Common Gudgeon

Common Gudgeon

0.2 m

Human

1.75 m

European Bitterling

European Bitterling

0.09 m

Common GudgeonEuropean Bitterling
Weight5–150 g2–15 g
Length5–20 cm4–9 cm
Lifespan3–8 yrs3–5 yrs
Incubation7 days30 days
Offspring1000–3000 40–100
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatRiver, Lake, WetlandRiver, Lake, Wetland
RegionsNordics, Europe, AsiaEurope, Asia
FamilyCyprinidaeCyprinidae
OrderCypriniformesCypriniformes