Orfe
Leuciscus idus
- Class
- Ray-finned fish
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 540
- Most observed in
- 🇷🇺 Russia
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The ide (Leuciscus idus), or orfe, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Leuciscidae. The ide is found in larger rivers, ponds, and lakes across Northern Europe and Asia. It has been introduced outside its native range into Europe, North America, and New Zealand. It is a popular ornamental fish, usually kept in outdoor ponds in temperate regions from which it often escapes.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Ide (fish)”.