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Etymology: Discocheilus: Greek, diskos = disc shape + Greek, cheilos = lip (Ref. 45335).
Eponymy: Dr Wu Hsien-Wen, sometimes given as Wu Xian-Wen (1900–1985), was a Chinese zoologist and ichthyologist. [...] (Ref. 128868), visit book page.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
Asia: China.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 7.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 45621)
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Zhang, E., P. Yue and J. Chen, 2000. Cyprinidae: Laleoninae. p. 171-272. In P. Yue et al. (eds) Fauna Sinica. Osteichthyes. Cypriniformes III. Science Press. Beijing. 1-661. (Ref. 45621)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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