The Lissner's bream (Acanthobrama lissneri) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 12 cm.
Description
Lissner's bream is a small cyprinid from fresh water of the Levant in the Near East, including Israel and the Jordan system. The species grows to about 12 cm and has a deep, laterally compressed, silvery body with a sharp belly edge. It schools in lakes, rivers and reservoirs and feeds on small zooplankton, algae and insect larvae. The fish is harmless to humans. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Lissner's bream?
The Lissner's bream has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Lissner's bream live?
The Lissner's bream lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Lissner's bream get?
The Lissner's bream grows to a maximum of about 12 cm. On average the species is around 8 cm.
Is the Lissner's bream dangerous to humans?
No, the Lissner's bream is harmless to humans.
Is the Lissner's bream edible?
The Lissner's bream is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Acanthobrama
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