Aphyocypris chinensis Günther, 1868
Chinese bleak
Aphyocypris chinensis
photo by Kim, I.-S.

Family:  Xenocyprididae (East Asian minnows)
Max. size:  6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Japan, Korea, and China.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rivers (Ref. 26334).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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