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Chanodichthys erythropterus (Basilewsky, 1855) Predatory carp |
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| Family: | Xenocyprididae (East Asian minnows) | |||
| Max. size: | 102 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 9,000.0 g | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; depth range 3 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Amur to Red River drainages (China to Vietnam); Taiwan and Lake Buir in Mongolia. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults inhabit rivers and lakes. Feed on insects, crustaceans and smaller fishes. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 March 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||