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Rhodeus flaviventris Li, Arai & Liao, 2020 |
| Family: | Acheilognathidae (Bitterlings) | |||
| Max. size: | 5.29 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: China. | |||
| Diagnosis: | The number of branched dorsal-fin and branched anal-fin rays are 9 in mode. The longitudinal scale series ranges from 33 to 34, with 4 to 7 pored scales. The vertebral count is between 32 and 34. During the breeding season, males display a yellowish iris, a yellow belly, an orange central portion of the caudal fin, and reddish-orange stripes on both the dorsal and anal fins. | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 18 January 2024 (A2c) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||