Distoechodon tumirostris
Distoechodon tumirostris Peters, 1881
photo by CAFS


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Family:  Xenocyprididae (East Asian minnows)
Max. size:  26.1 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 10 - 20 m
Distribution:  Asia: China and Taiwan.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Utilized for food (Ref. 89718).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 January 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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