| Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Leuciscinae |
| Max. size: |
24.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Junggar basin in Xinjiang, China. |
| Diagnosis: |
Body color dark gray on back sides, silvery white on lower part and belly; dark gray on dorsal and caudal fins and yellow on pectoral, pelvic and anal fins. Dorsal fin located slightly in rear on body; pectoral and pelvic fins short and small. |
| Biology: |
Lives in upper layer of waters of the plains of cold temperate zone. Often stays in slow-moving rivers, lakes or still waters, moves fast and sprightly (Ref. 45563). Feeds on siliceous algae, filiform algae and aquatic insects (Ref. 45563). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 03 November 2022 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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