- Ballerus ballerus
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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 ballerusCyprinus 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.
References
- "Ballerus ballerus". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. http://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=639435. Retrieved 24 January 2006.
- Froese, Rainer, and Daniel Pauly, eds. (2011). "Cyprinus ballerus" in FishBase. August 2011 version.
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