What wild life lives in English rivers?

English rivers are home to a rich and diverse range of wildlife, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Here are some examples of wildlife commonly found in English rivers:

Fish:

- Salmon (Atlantic salmon and sea trout)

- Trout (brown trout and rainbow trout)

- Grayling

- Pike

- Eel

- Perch

- Roach

- Bream

- Dace

- Chub

- Barbel

- Gudgeon

- Minnow

- Stickleback

- Smelt

Amphibians:

- Common frog

- Common toad

- Smooth newt

- Palmate newt

- Great crested newt

- Common toad

Reptiles:

- Grass snake

- Common lizard

- Slow worm

- Adders

Birds:

- Mallard

- Teal

- Gadwall

- Wigeon

- Pintail

- Shoveler

- Pochard

- Tufted duck

- Heron

- Egret

- Kingfisher

- Dipper

- Reed warbler

- Sedge warbler

- Grasshopper warbler

Mammals:

- Water vole

- Brown rat

- Mink

- Otter