Tench and Similar Species
Tinca tinca
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
Key differences: Common Carp have much larger, more prominent scales, two pairs of barbels (one long, one short) on the upper jaw, and a deeply forked caudal fin. Their body shape is generally more elongated and less rounded than the Tench.
Crucian Carp
Carassius carassius
Key differences: Crucian Carp lack barbels entirely and typically have a deeper, more compressed body shape. Their dorsal fin is longer and more convex, and their scales are larger than those of the Tench.
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