Family: |
Cobitidae (Spined loaches) |
Max. size: |
21.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 58.0 g |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; brackish; dH range: 6 - 18 |
Distribution: |
Asia: China . Regularly imported from southern China to Europe. It is possible that this species has escaped in the European waters (Ref. 59043). Reported from Taiwan (Ref. 5193). |
Diagnosis: |
Absence of dark spot at upper caudal base. Caudal peduncle with high adipose crests. Lamina circularis spade-shaped with crenulated posterior margin (Ref. 59043). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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