Zope and Similar Species
Abramis ballerus
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Common Bream
Abramis brama
Key differences: Common Bream has a deeper, less elongated body, a subterminal (downward-pointing) mouth, and a much shorter anal fin (23-30 branched rays). Its coloration is often more golden or bronze, especially in older individuals.
White Bream
Blicca bjoerkna
Key differences: White Bream is generally smaller, has larger scales (44-48 on the lateral line), a deeper body, and a shorter anal fin (19-24 branched rays). It also typically has reddish pectoral and pelvic fins, which are pale in Zope.
Silver Bream
Ballerus sapa
Key differences: While also having a long anal fin, Silver Bream (formerly Abramis sapa) has a more pronounced snout, a slightly different mouth structure, and typically fewer lateral line scales (50-60). Its body is also generally less compressed than Zope.
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