Metzia mesembrinum (Jordan & Evermann, 1902) |
photo by
Nian-Hong, J.-L. |
Family: | Xenocyprididae (East Asian minnows) | |||
Max. size: | 4.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | pelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | Asia: Taiwan. Has been introduced to Singapore (Ref. 38466). | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 13-14. Refers to Rasborinus macrolepis. | |||
Biology: | ||||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |