Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Schizothoracinae |
Max. size: |
57.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 3,000.0 g |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: China. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Adults inhabit rapid current in mountain streams (Ref. 9671). Utilized for animal feed (Ref. 89718). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 21 January 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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