Family: |
Xenocyprididae (East Asian minnows) |
Max. size: |
60 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 4,000.0 g |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.80000019073486 - 7.80000019073486; dH range: 10 |
Distribution: |
Asia: Amur basin to southern China. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 26-26. With an obvious rise in the back after the head. A little down curve in the lateral line. Black gray in the back, silver white in the stomach (Ref. 33303). |
Biology: |
Adults inhabit rivers (Ref. 1441). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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