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Tench

Tinca tinca

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Tincidae ›Genus: Tinca

About

The tench or doctor fish (Tinca tinca) is a fresh- and brackish-water fish of the cyprinid family found throughout Eurasia from Western Europe including the British Isles east into Asia as far as the Ob and Yenisei Rivers. It is also found in Lake Baikal. It normally inhabits slow-moving freshwater habitats, particularly lakes and lowland rivers. In Germany, the tench is called Schlei.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tench?
The scientific name of Tench is Tinca tinca.
What kingdom does Tench belong to?
Tench belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Tench belong to?
Tench belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Tench belong to?
Tench belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Tench belong to?
Tench belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
What family does Tench belong to?
Tench belongs to the family Tincidae.
What genus does Tench belong to?
Tench belongs to the genus Tinca.