Author: (Linnaeus, 1758)
FBname: Tench
Comments: Typically found in shallow, densely vegetated lakes and backwaters.  Often overwinters buried in mud.  Larvae and juveniles confined to dense vegetation (Ref. 59043).  Adults inhabit warm lakes and pools with weed and mud bottom.  Tolerates low oxygen saturations (Ref. 30578, 44894).  Feeds on detritus, benthic animals and plant materials.  Adult often prey mainly on molluscs.  Spawns among dense vegetation in still water (Ref. 59043).  Used as a fodder fish for bass (Ref. 7248).  Utilized fresh and frozen; eaten pan-fried, broiled, and baked (Ref. 9988).  Popular with amateur sport fishers.  Its flesh is highly esteemed (Ref. 30578).  Locally under threat due to river engineering (Ref. 59043).  Reported to reach a maximum length of 84 cm TL (Ref. 5723).