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


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