A freshwater fish with reddish-gold coloring and red fins, commonly found in European lakes and rivers.
From Old English, possibly related to 'ruddy' (reddish-colored). The fish was named for its distinctive reddish hue. It's been a target of European freshwater fishing for centuries.
The rudd is sometimes called a 'golden fish' and has a special place in Nordic mythology and folklore—ancient Scandinavians associated the metallic-red color with precious metals! Today, rudd populations are actually threatened in some areas by invasive carp.
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