| Family: |
Acheilognathidae (Bitterlings) |
| Max. size: |
9.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 7; dH range: 10 - 15 |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Eastern Asia and Taiwan (Ref. 41299); Russia (Ref. 53210). Introduced elsewhere. At least one country reports adverse ecological impact after introduction (Ref. 1739). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal soft rays: 13-14. Description: D iii,10~11; A iii,10~11; scales in longitudinal row 32~34; scales in transverse row 10~11 (Ref. 41299). |
| Biology: |
Found in shallow ponds and marshes of plains, and adjacent irrigation canals (Ref. 41299). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 September 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
potential pest |
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