COMMON BREAM

Abramis brama

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Biology

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Adults occur usually in still and slow-running waters where it travels in large shoals (Ref. 9696). Feed on insects, particularly chironomids, small crustaceans, mollusks and plants. Larger specimens may feed on small fish. The juveniles feed on zooplankton (Ref. 30578). Can survive out of the water for extended periods (Ref. 9988). The flesh is bony, insipid and soft (Ref. 30578). Marketed fresh or frozen. Eaten steamed, broiled, fried and baked (Ref. 9988).