Population structure of the spawning roach Rutilus rutilus in water bodies of the Dniprovs’ko-Orilsky nature reserve

Abstract

The population state of Rutilus rutilus Linnaeus, 1758, which is a common species in the reserve, is under consideration. Basic population parameters of the species have been studied. Assessment of modern state and determination of further perspectives of the roach existence in the reserve’s basins have been done.