Author: (Linnaeus, 1758)
FBname: Rudd
Comments: Occurs mainly in nutrient-rich, well vegetated lowland rivers, backwaters, oxbows, ponds and lakes.  Feeds mainly on plankton, terrestrial insects and plant material.  Breeds on roots or submerged plants. Can adapt to unfavorable environmental condition (Ref. 59043).  Colorless or pale yellow eggs are found attached to vegetation in shallow water (Ref. 41678).  Consumed fresh (Ref. 30578).  Threatened due to the introduction of other species (Ref. 26100).