Ballerus ballerus

Ballerus ballerus
Zope
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Cyprinus
Species: C. ballerus
Binomial name
Cyprinus ballerus
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Synonyms

Ballerus ballerus
Abramis ballerus

Cyprinus ballerus also known as zope or blue bream, is a fish native to Eurasia. Cyprinus ballerus feeds mostly on larger zooplankton. In Sweden it is seen in lake Vänern, Hjälmaren, Mälaren and adjoining waters, plus Helgeån waterbody. It can reach sizes for up to about 45 cm, and 0.8 kg.

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