寡鱗鱊

Acheilognathus hypselonotus

Not Evaluated Freshwater

Longitud Máxima

16,5 cm

Familia

Acerca de

A bitterling from freshwater rivers of East Asia with a high-backed body profile. Uses freshwater mussels as brood hosts. Metallic-scaled with colourful breeding male coloration in spring.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	16,5 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Slow-moving rivers and streams of East Asia (China, Korea, Japan). Inhabits areas with freshwater mussels for egg deposition; clear to moderately turbid water over sandy and muddy substrates.

Tipo de Agua

Freshwater

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Taxonomy

Orden	Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows)
Familia	Acheilognathidae
Especies	Acheilognathus hypselonotus

Preguntas Frecuentes

How big does 寡鱗鱊 get?

寡鱗鱊 can grow up to 16.5 cm long.

Where is 寡鱗鱊 found?

Slow-moving rivers and streams of East Asia (China, Korea, Japan). Inhabits areas with freshwater mussels for egg deposition; clear to moderately turbid water over sandy and muddy substrates.

What family does 寡鱗鱊 belong to?

寡鱗鱊 (Acheilognathus hypselonotus) belongs to the family Acheilognathidae in the order Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows).