Tench
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Tench
Tinca tinca
The Tench is a smooth, greenish fish that enjoys hiding in the mud. It's a peaceful fish that swims slowly!
Habitat: Ponds and lakes
Appearance
The Tench has a thick, olive-green to golden-brown body with very small, smooth scales. It has distinct bright red-orange eyes and a small barbel at each corner of its mouth, setting it apart from many other freshwater fish.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassActinopterygiiOrderCypriniformesFamilyCyprinidaeGenusTinca
Category
FishRarity
Rare
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Female tench can lay hundreds of thousands of tiny green eggs in just one go!
Its bright red eyes glow, helping it spot food in the darkest, murkiest waters.
Tench are sometimes called 'doctor fish' because other fish rub against their slime!
Unlike most fish, tench can breathe air for a short time if caught out of water!
Special abilities
Ability
Slime Coat Defense
Tench has a thick mucus layer that helps them resist disease and parasites.
Ability
Mud Snout Sensor
Tench can find food in murky water using sensitive barbels near its mouth like tiny feelers.
Ability
Tough Breath Holder
Tench can survive in water with low oxygen because of its unique blood and gill structure.
Ability
Camouflage Chameleon
Tench can slightly change its skin color to better blend into the muddy lake bottom.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 20-70 cm
- Weight
- 1-7.5 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-20 years
- Swim Speed
- 8 km/h
- Maximum Depth
- 10 m
- Water Type
- Freshwater
Diet & Feeding
Tench are bottom-feeding omnivores that snack on tiny creatures and plants found in the mud.
Primary Foods
- Insect larvae
- Small crustaceans
- Snails
- Worms
- Aquatic plants
- Detritus
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
A large fish predator.
eaten by
Eurasian Otter
Lutra lutra
Hunts fish in freshwater.
eaten by
Grey Heron
Ardea cinerea
Wades to catch fish.
eats
Bloodworm
Chironomus plumosus
Feeds on mud-dwelling larvae.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Omnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
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
Tench CarpTench Fish
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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 Tench?
20-70 cm
How much does Tench weigh?
1-7.5 kg
How long does Tench live?
10-20 years
What does Tench eat?
Tench are bottom-feeding omnivores that snack on tiny creatures and plants found in the mud.
How fast can Tench swim?
8 km/h
Where is Tench usually found?
Ponds and lakes
How does Tench hunt?
Foraging
How deep can Tench go?
10 m
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