Common roach vs Taran
Both belong to the genus Rutilus, so they are close relatives.
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What is the difference between a common roach and a taran?
Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.
- Both belong to the genus Rutilus, so they are close relatives.
Side by side
| Common roach | Taran | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Rutilus rutilus | Rutilus caspicus |
| Family | Cyprinidae | Cyprinidae |
| Order | Cypriniformes | Cypriniformes |
| Weight | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Length | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Main food | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Habitat | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Conservation status | Least Concern | Not recorded |
| Countries recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded |
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