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Freshwater fish

Cactus roach

Rutilus virgo

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The regulation holds no separate minimum size or closed season entry for this species. The provisions for Türkiye as a whole apply.

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Species profile

Scientific name
Rutilus virgo
Water type
Freshwater
Other names
Cactus roach

Frequently asked questions

Which seas is Cactus roach found in?

In our records Cactus roach appears in these seas: Lakes and rivers — Southern Germany, Lakes and rivers — Hungary, Lakes and rivers — Serbia, Lakes and rivers — Austria.

In which months is Cactus roach at its peak?

Peak periods by sea: Lakes and rivers — Southern Germany June, July, September, October, November; Lakes and rivers — Austria August–November; Lakes and rivers — Hungary March, April, July, August, September, October, November, December; Lakes and rivers — Serbia March, July, August, September, October, November, December.

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