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Acheilognathus hondae

Acheilognathus hondae

Acheilognathus hondae

Not Evaluated Freshwater
Família

Overview

Acheilognathus hondae is a freshwater fish of the family Acheilognathidae, in the order Cypriniformes.

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Sobre

A small bitterling from freshwater streams of the Korean Peninsula. Like other bitterlings, uses freshwater mussels as a host for egg deposition. Critically endangered in South Korea due to habitat loss.

Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater streams and rivers of the Korean Peninsula. Obligate brood parasite of freshwater mussels; inhabits slow to moderately flowing streams with mussel beds.

Tipo de Água
Freshwater

Taxonomy

Ordem Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows)
Família Acheilognathidae
Espécies Acheilognathus hondae

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
Korean 서호납줄갱이

Perguntas Frequentes

Where is Acheilognathus hondae found?
Freshwater streams and rivers of the Korean Peninsula. Obligate brood parasite of freshwater mussels; inhabits slow to moderately flowing streams with mussel beds.
What family does Acheilognathus hondae belong to?
Acheilognathus hondae (Acheilognathus hondae) belongs to the family Acheilognathidae in the order Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows).

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