Family: |
Salangidae (Icefishes or noodlefishes) |
Max. size: |
7.75 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 1 years |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: Naturally occurring in central and eastern China, widely introduced elsewhere. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
A small transparent fish feeding exclusively on zooplankton. Commercially important in many lakes and reservoirs. Fish spawn in spring and die thereafter. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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