Roach

(Rutilus rutilus)

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Description

Rutilus rutilus is a species of fish belonging to the family Cyprinidae.The scientific authority of the species is Linnaeus,having been described in the year 1758.It is a kind of fresh water.It reaches the standard 45 cm length,based on individuals of undetermined gender.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Cypriniformes
Family:Cyprinidae
Genus:Rutilus
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