Nipponocypris temminckii (Temminck & Schlegel, 1846)
Dark chub
photo by Kim, I.-S.

Family:  Xenocyprididae (East Asian minnows)
Max. size:  17.4 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 62.7 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Japan, the Korean Peninsula, and China. Occurrence in Taiwan doubtful.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rivers and lakes.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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