Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Ruffe vs Zander

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

Size

Ruffe

Ruffe

0.25 m

Human

1.75 m

Zander

Zander

1 m

RuffeZander
Weight10–200 g0.3–10 kg
Length8–25 cm0.3–1 m
Top Speed–10 km/h
Lifespan3–11 yrs10–20 yrs
Incubation5 days90 days
Offspring1000–200000 200000–500000
DietOmnivoreCarnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternNocturnalCrepuscular
MigrationResidentPartial Migrant
HabitatLake, River, WetlandWetland, Coast
RegionsNordics, Europe, AsiaNordics, Europe
FamilyPercidaePercidae
OrderPerciformesPerciformes