Vobla

Rutilus caspicus

Males develop fine dispersed head tubercles

Vobla is known around Eurasia as a freshwater fish; It occurs in freshwater habitats, and the species reaches a recorded maximum of 45 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Rutilus
Maximum length: 45 cm
Distribution: Eurasia: Northern and northwestern Caspian Sea; enters Volga, Ural, Emba, Terek and Kura drainages for spawning.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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