Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Schizopygopsinae |
Max. size: |
45 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 3,000.0 g |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits rivers and lakes. Feeds on small fish, amphipods, mollusks and insect larvae. Eggs and milt are poisonous. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 March 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
other |
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