The common dace (Leuciscus leuciscus) is a species of freshwater and brackish water ray-finned fish from the family Leuciscidae which is native to Europe but which has been introduced to other parts of the world. It is a quarry species for coarse anglers.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Common Dace being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Leuciscus baicalensis
- Rutilus heckelii
- Vimba vimba
- Chondrostoma nasus
- Rutilus lacustris
- Alburnus alburnus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Cypriniformes
- Family
- Leuciscidae
- Genus
- Leuciscus
- Species
- Leuciscus leuciscus
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