Save Our Karperachtige Riviervis: Urgent Action Needed Now
The Elrits: A Tiny Fish, a Big Problem Have you ever heard of the elrits (Phoxinus phoxinus)? Probably not. This unassuming little fish, often called a common minnow, might seem insignificant, but its dwindling numbers in the Netherlands are sounding an alarm for our river ecosystems. Think of it as a canary in a coal mine – if the elrits is struggling, it means our waterways are in trouble. This article explores the challenges facing this karperachtige riviervis (carp-like river fish), explaining why its survival is so crucial and what we can do to help....