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European Bitterling vs Pale chub

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

European Bitterling

European Bitterling

Rhodeus amarus

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Pale chub

Pale chub

Zacco platypus

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Size

European Bitterling

European Bitterling

0.09 m

Human

1.75 m

Pale chub

Pale chub

0.2 m

European BitterlingPale chub
Weight2–15 g20–150 g
Length4–9 cm8–20 cm
Lifespan3–5 yrs3–5 yrs
Incubation30 days2 days
Offspring40–100 500–3000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatRiver, Lake, WetlandRiver, Lake, Wetland
RegionsEurope, AsiaAsia
FamilyCyprinidaeCyprinidae
OrderCypriniformesCypriniformes