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Hula bream (Mirogrex hulensis) — Cyprinidae

Hula bream

Mirogrex hulensis
Family: Cyprinidae

The Hula bream (Mirogrex hulensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 23 cm.

Length
23 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Behaviour
Schooling
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like)
Substrate
Open water
Danger
Harmless
Range
Asia: Israel

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Description

The Hula bream is a cyprinid relative (Leuciscidae) from fresh water of the Hula and Kinneret region in Israel, in the Middle East. The species grows to about 25 cm and has a deep, laterally compressed, silvery body with a small mouth. As a schooling fish it swims in clear lakes and streams and filters zooplankton and eats algae and small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Hula bream?

The Hula bream has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.

Where does the Hula bream live?

The Hula bream lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water. Asia: Israel

How big does the Hula bream get?

The Hula bream grows to a maximum of about 23 cm.

Is the Hula bream dangerous to humans?

No, the Hula bream is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.

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All data

Identification

English name
Hula bream sourced
Scientific name
Mirogrex hulensis
Family
Cyprinidae

Appearance

Size class
Medium verified
Max length (cm)
23.0 verified
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like) sourced
Dominant colour
Silver / grey sourced
Tail shape
Forked inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Open water sourced
Natural range
Asia: Israel sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore inferred
Diet (detail)
Invertebrates, algae and detritus inferred
Social behaviour
Schooling sourced
Territorial
No inferred
Activity
Diurnal inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred
Seasonality
Present year-round in its habitat; no pronounced seasonality known. inferred

For anglers

Fishing method
Can be caught with natural bait or lures, matched to the size and habitat of the species. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified
First aid
This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status. verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Mirogrex

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