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| The fish |
Zander are one of the most stunning looking fish in the UK waters .Looking like something out of the prehistoric era with spines and a mouth built to eat small fish .
A shoaling fish in its younger years but the common belief is that bigger zander can turn solitary at 9lb and above.
Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 20; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 24; Anal spines : 2 - 3; Anal soft rays : 10 - 14; Vertebrae : 45 - 47. Long slender body, without cross-bars. No spines on the gill cover .Caudal fin with 17 soft rays. |
| Spawning |
February to late March - 80,000-300,000 eggs are produced by the female ( female zander matures at approximately 3 to 4 years old ) |
| Inhabit |
Inhabit lakes, reservoirs, canals and rivers waters with some flow and seem to enjoy coloured water more. Located around
Cambridge & Norfolk fen drains mainly but now can be found on the River Severn / Avon and Sharpness canal . Although they are continuously being found in new venues as time goes on. |
| Food |
Zander mainly feed of roach , bream , perch and other fish with in this group |
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Zander are shy fish feeding mostly at night
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