Mudminnows · Umbridae
European mudminnow
Umbra krameri
ProtectedNative
A protected species – catching it is prohibited. If caught by accident, release it gently and immediately.
- Typical size
- 5–9 cm
- Maximum size
- 13 cm
About
A tiny dark-brown fish typical of the Carpathian Basin's marshes, able to survive in oxygen-poor water. Strictly protected because its habitats are disappearing. It may not be caught; if it ends up in a bait net by accident it must be released at once.
Spawning season
- January
- February
- March – spawning
- April – spawning
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
The closed seasons and size limits shown here are the national (general) rules in Hungary. Some waters – such as Lake Balaton, Lake Velence or Lake Tisza – and local fishing rules may set different, stricter limits; always check the local rules before fishing.
