Vimba vimba

A vimba bream

Vimba vimba, the vimba bream or common vimba, is a species of vimba in the family Cyprinidae. It lives in certain regions of Europe. Other names include the vimba or zarte.

Taxonomy

Before, it was classified as a bream, but now it's in another genus.

Physical appearance

The vimba bream has a fusiform [en] body and the upper jaw protrudes, giving it what appears to be a "nose". The color is a pale-silver and the fins are a dark bluish-gray.

Distribution and habitat

Vimba vimba is widespread throughout the Danube, including all its tributaries.

What they eat

Vimba vimba mainly eat small mollusks and insect larvae.

Ecology

Females lay down many eggs after males prepare areas on the riverbed.

Gallery

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  A Vimba vimba that's already been fished.

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  Illustration

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  Vimba vimba in an aquarium

Vimba Vimba Media

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  Vimba bream has a typical head form similar to the nase

Other websites

• https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/114979