| Family: |
Acheilognathidae (Bitterlings) |
| Max. size: |
5.29 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: China. |
| Diagnosis: |
The number of branched dorsal-fin and branched anal-fin rays are 9 in mode. The longitudinal scale series ranges from 33 to 34, with 4 to 7 pored scales. The vertebral count is between 32 and 34. During the breeding season, males display a yellowish iris, a yellow belly, an orange central portion of the caudal fin, and reddish-orange stripes on both the dorsal and anal fins. |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 18 January 2024 (A2c) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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