Knife
Pelecus cultratus (Linnaeus)
Sabljarka
Family
Cyprinidae
Status
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Closed Season
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Minimum Size
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Description
Sichel (Pelecus cultratus) is a freshwater and brackish water fish distributed in Eastern Europe and adjacent parts of Asia.
Habitat
Inhabits lower river reaches and brackish waters in the Baltic, Black, Caspian and Aral Sea basins. Often stays near the surface in estuaries and lakes.
Diet
It feeds on zooplankton, swimming invertebrates (eg crabs), small fish and flying insects from the surface.
Regulations and Responsible Fishing
No reliable general closed-season note is shown here, so local rules must be checked.
No reliable general minimum-size note is shown here, so local rules must be checked.
Always check local association or concession holder rules before fishing, because they may be stricter than this general overview.