| Xenocyprididae (East Asian minnows) |
| 8.17 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Asia: China. |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal soft rays: 9-11. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: absence of maxillary barbels; absence of anterior notch at the tip of the upper lip; lateral line scales 39-43; predorsal scales 13-14; narrow body width; lower jaw protrudes slightly beyond the front of the snout; 2 rows of pearl organs of the cheek, and the pearl organs are cone?shaped; the pectoral fins of adult males do not extend to the origin of the pelvic fins; adult males have significant nuptial coloration; the lower jaw and ventral side are orange?red; the envelope of the first six rays of the anal fin of adult males, females, and juveniles is orange red, and the remaining rays gradually become colorless (Ref. 137452). |
| This species is found in streams at elevations of 200-220 meters, characterized by clear, moderate flowing water, with temperatures ranging from of 22-23°C and a substrate composed of small to medium‑sized granite, boulders, sand or gravel (Ref. 137452). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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