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tanche

tenche

Fish Tench on exhibition Subaqueous Vltava, Prague 2011, Czech Republic

Tinca tinca, tanche (tench) is a European fresh water fish that inhabits many lakes and rivers, preferably those with muddy bottoms. They resemble carp and are often cooked in stews like pôchouse.

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Text © Dana Facaros

Image by Karelj