Tanakia koreensis
Tanakia koreensis
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Tanakia koreensis is a freshwater fish of the family Acheilognathidae, in the order Cypriniformes. Maximum recorded length is 8.9 cm, with a maximum published weight of 0 kg.
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Tanakia koreensis is a small freshwater bitterling reaching about 8.9 cm and weighing up to 10 g, endemic to Korean rivers. It uses freshwater mussels as hosts for its egg deposition.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 8.899999618530273 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 0.01 kg |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| Order | Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows) |
| Family | Acheilognathidae |
| Species | Tanakia koreensis |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Korean | 칼납자루 |
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