Bleak
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Bleak
Alburnus
Bleak are small fish with a silvery body that shine in the sunlight. They are playful and often swim in schools, making them fun to watch!
Habitat: Freshwater rivers and lakes
Appearance
The Bleak is a slender, silvery fish with a streamlined body and a pointed snout. It has small, shimmering scales that give it a bright, reflective appearance, making it look like a tiny silver dart in the water.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassActinopterygiiOrderCypriniformesFamilyCyprinidaeGenusAlburnus
Category
FishRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Ancient people used Bleak scales to make a shimmery paint called "pearl essence" for fake pearls!
Bleak are a super important snack for many bigger fish and birds, keeping the food web going!
Bleak are like a water quality alarm; they struggle if the water isn't clean enough.
These tiny fish often jump out of the water to catch flying insects, a real acrobatic feat!
Special abilities
Ability
Flash Mob Reflex
Bleak can quickly form large, synchronized schools that confuse hungry predators, helping them stay safe.
Ability
Shiny Shield
Bleak has highly reflective scales that flash sunlight, making it harder for predators to target just one fish.
Ability
Surface Snatcher
Bleak can quickly dart to the water surface to snatch fallen insects, thanks to its agile body.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 8-20 cm
- Weight
- 0.01-0.08 kg
- Lifespan
- 3-6 years
- Swim Speed
- 20 km/h
- Maximum Depth
- 5 m
- Water Type
- Freshwater
Diet & Feeding
Bleak munch on tiny bugs, water fleas, and even small bits of plants floating in the water.
Primary Foods
- zooplankton
- insect larvae
- terrestrial insects
- algae
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
A favorite meal for larger predatory fish.
eaten by
Common Kingfisher
Alcedo atthis
A quick meal for this speedy bird.
eats
Water Flea
Daphnia pulex
A tiny floating snack that Bleak loves to eat.
eats
Bloodworm
Chironomus plumosus
Larvae living in mud are a tasty treat.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Freshwater
Freshwater habitats include non-saline aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands, vital for numerous species.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Also known as
BliccaBlicca bjoerkna
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Watch quietly from a distance and never try to feed or chase wild animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Bleak?
8-20 cm
How much does Bleak weigh?
0.01-0.08 kg
How long does Bleak live?
3-6 years
What does Bleak eat?
Bleak munch on tiny bugs, water fleas, and even small bits of plants floating in the water.
How fast can Bleak swim?
20 km/h
Where is Bleak usually found?
Freshwater rivers and lakes
How does Bleak hunt?
Foraging
How deep can Bleak go?
5 m
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