Oreoleuciscus dsapchynensis Warpachowski, 1889

Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pseudaspininae
Max. size:  28 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: known only from Lake Airag and Zavkhan River in Mongolia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in lakes and rivers. Feeds on phytoplankton, plants (especially Chara) and invertebrates (Ref. 57778). Length type is assumed in SL.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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