| 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. |
| Diagnosis: |
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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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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