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Freshwater fishes (including anadromous* species) are the only vertebrate group for which, hitherto, there has not been an up-to-date collated source of information on the distribution of species in the UK.
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There are approximately 42 native species of freshwater fish in the UK and a number of marine species that venture into mainland waters for breeding purposes, such as the Atlantic Salmon and European Eel.
The NBN Atlas is an outstanding source of evidence for informed decisions about the natural environment. The NBN Atlas holds more than 255 million species occurrence records. The NBN Atlas enables UK biodiversity data to be shared, analysed and used for research.
The finned dwellers, lurkers and sprinters of our rivers and streams are as varied and fascinating as any wildlife on dry land – our guide on small river fish looks common species found in British rivers, where to see and how to identify.
We've put together this helpful guide to the most common types of fish found in our canals and rivers and included hints and tips on the best ways to catch them too. Remember to buy your rod licence and your Waterway Wanderers permit before you go fishing.
FishBase is a global biodiversity information system on finfishes. Its initial goal to provide key facts on population dynamics for 200 major commercial species has now grown to having a wide range of information on all species currently known in the world: taxonomy, biology, trophic ecology, life history, and uses, as well as historical data ...
Jul 2, 2024 · From stream-dwelling miniature marvels to mysterious deep-water creatures found only in a few remote corners of the country, here’s our pick of some of Britain’s rarest – and most often overlooked – coarse fish.
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