Detour in cold waters

The skeleton of this sturgeon is made of cartilage. it barbs, on the front of it mouth, allow it to search for food in the sand. As it is the case for the larger species (beluga, Sevruga ...), its eggs are used for the production of caviar.

This fish, very common in our ponds, is subject to sport fishing. There are several varieties: scale carp, the "mirror carp" (large scales) and "leather carp" (bare skin). it food gives it flesh a smell of vase that disappears after a few days spent in a pool. It is very popular in eastern Europe.

The roach is a very common fish in our ponds. Breeding occurs from April to June, the female lays between 150 000 and 200 000 eggs on vegetation, gravel ... Its numbers are increasing throughout Europe. It benefits from warming waters in urban areas and channeling rivers.

This species is particularly resistant to temperature changes, lack of oxygen and even some chemical pollution. The pelvic fins of the male are larger than those of the female. Contrary to popular belief, the mucus secreted by the skin does not heal other fish.