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Cypriniformes
Acheilognathidae
Acheilognathus hypselonotus

Acheilognathus hypselonotus

Not Evaluated Freshwater

Maksimum Boy

16,5 cm

Familya

Overview

Acheilognathus hypselonotus is a freshwater fish of the family Acheilognathidae, in the order Cypriniformes. Maximum recorded length is 16 cm.

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Hakkında

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.

Su Tipi

Freshwater

Taxonomy

Takım	Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows)
Familya	Acheilognathidae
Türler	Acheilognathus hypselonotus

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
Chinese (Simplified)	寡鱗鱊

Sık Sorulan Sorular

How big does Acheilognathus hypselonotus get?

Acheilognathus hypselonotus can grow up to 16.5 cm long.

Where is Acheilognathus hypselonotus 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 Acheilognathus hypselonotus belong to?

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