Elopichthys bambusa (Richardson, 1845) Yellowcheek |
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CAFS |
Family: | Xenocyprididae (East Asian minnows) | |||
Max. size: | 200 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 40 kg | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 20, potamodromous | |||
Distribution: | Asia: Eastern Asia from the Amur basin to the Red (Coi) River. | |||
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Biology: | A food fish for humans (Ref. 4537). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 March 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |