Acheilognathus imberbis

Not Evaluated Freshwater

Maksimum Boy

8,0 cm

Familya

Overview

Acheilognathus imberbis is a freshwater fish of the family Acheilognathidae, in the order Cypriniformes. Maximum recorded length is 8 cm.

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Hakkında

A colorful bitterling from East Asian rivers with iridescent metallic coloration especially prominent in males during breeding season. Uses freshwater mussels to deposit eggs via an ovipositor.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	8,0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater rivers and streams of China, Korea, and Japan. Inhabits slow-moving to still water with abundant freshwater mussels. Uses mussel mantle cavity for egg deposition.

Su Tipi

Freshwater

Taxonomy

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

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
Chinese (Simplified)	彩副鱊

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How big does Acheilognathus imberbis get?

Acheilognathus imberbis can grow up to 8.0 cm long.

Where is Acheilognathus imberbis found?

Freshwater rivers and streams of China, Korea, and Japan. Inhabits slow-moving to still water with abundant freshwater mussels. Uses mussel mantle cavity for egg deposition.

What family does Acheilognathus imberbis belong to?

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