Thessaly bleak
(Alburnus thessalicus)

Classification

Species: Alburnus thessalicus

General data

Scientific names: Thessaly bleak
Habitat: Freshwater
Climates: Subtropical, Temperate
Native: Europe

Endemic to Thessalian Pinios (including Karla Lake), Aliakmon, Axios, Gallikos and Loudias rivers and Vegoritis Lake basin. It is a gregarious pelagic species, living and foraging close to the water surface. It is widespread and commonly found in larger rivers, lakes and some reservoirs.