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Xenocyprididae (East Asian minnows)
Etymology: Zacco: Because of the Zacco sword of Emperor Leo, used by the Saxons.
More on author: Regan.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
Asia: Erhai Lake in Yunnan, China.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 30.0 cm NG male/unsexed; (Ref. 45563); common length : 20.0 cm NG male/unsexed; (Ref. 45563); max. published weight: 200.00 g (Ref. 45563)
Body shape (shape guide): elongated; Cross section: oval.
Inhabits tranquil and open areas of lake. Feeds on plankton. Famous locally for its tender flesh and delicious taste (Ref. 45563).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Zhang, W., 1998. China's biodiversity: a country study. China Environmental Science Press, Beijing. 476 p. (Ref. 33508)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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