Cactus roach

Rutilus virgo

A Carp from European Waters

Temperate
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Europe
Fusiform
Medium
Temperate fish

The cactus roach (Rutilus virgo) is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Leuciscidae, which includes the daces, Eurasian minnows and related fishes. This species occurs in central and eastern Europe, including the northern Balkans.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Rutilus
Maximum length: 40 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Europe: Danube drainage upriver of Iron Gate; most abundant in Save drainage.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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