Common Bleak
Alburnus alburnus
Adult common bleak inhabit clear rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs, usually swimming near the surface or in mid-water. They feed on drifting insects, small crustaceans, and plankton, readily taking insects from the water's surface. Their bright, silvery scales were historically used to make pearl essence for artificial pearls.
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- Common Bleak