Tench : Tanche tinca tinca

Tench  : Tanche  tinca tinca 

Key Features:

thick and chunky body; support tiny scales well established in a leather cover mucus. His face is framed by two barbels. All blades have rounded ends. Back to green or light brown olive tench has sides with copper highlights.

habitat:

The bodies of water or dormant, with little current; shallow aquatic plants funds.

feed:

Bottom of animal and plant materials.

size:

On average, 20 to 35 cm. Rarely exceeds 50 cm and 4 kg.

longevity:

20 years

The minimum size for the capture of Valais:

25 cm

Swiss Record:

7 Books, 58 cm, 1995 Lake Zürich