Category:Rudd

Rudd, n. Etym: [see rud, n.] (zoöl.)

Defn: a fresh-water european fish of the carp family (leuciscus Erythrophthalmus). It is about the size and shape of the roach, but It has the dorsal fin farther back, a stouter body, and red irises. Called also redeye, roud, finscale, and shallow. A blue variety is Called azurine, or blue roach.