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Metzia mesembrinum (Jordan & Evermann, 1902) |
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photo by
Nian-Hong, J.-L. |
| Family: | Xenocyprididae (East Asian minnows) | |||
| Max. size: | 4.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Taiwan. Has been introduced to Singapore (Ref. 38466). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 13-14. Refers to Rasborinus macrolepis. | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||