Nipponocypris temminckii (Temminck & Schlegel, 1846) Dark chub |
photo by
Kim, I.-S. |
Family: | Xenocyprididae (East Asian minnows) | |||
Max. size: | 17.4 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 62.7 g | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | Asia: Japan, the Korean Peninsula, and China. Occurrence in Taiwan doubtful. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits rivers and lakes. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |