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寡鱗鱊

Acheilognathus hypselonotus

Not Evaluated Freshwater
最大体长
16.5 cm

Overview

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

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简介

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.

水质类型
Freshwater

Taxonomy

Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows)
Acheilognathidae
物种 Acheilognathus hypselonotus

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
Chinese (Simplified) 寡鱗鱊

常见问题

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).

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