Hucho bleekeri Kimura, 1934
Hucho bleekeri
photo by CAFS

Family:  Salmonidae (Salmonids), subfamily: Salmoninae
Max. size:  64 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous
Distribution:  Asia: China.
Diagnosis:  Small cross-shaped spots scattered on sides of body and gill cover; maxilla bit longer than lower jaw; maxillae extending backwards beneath rear edge of eyes; pyloric caecum 65-120.
Biology:  Inhabits fast flowing streams with sandy and gravel substratum. Carnivorous; feeds on fishes, insects.
IUCN Red List Status: Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 19 June 2012 (A2cd) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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