Amur longnose gudgeon (Microphysogobio amurensis)

Scientific name: Microphysogobio amurensis Taranetz, 1937

The Amur longnose gudgeon (Microphysogobio amurensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 14–22°C (57–72°F). Native range: Asia, Middle and lower Amur River and Khanka Lake.

Amur longnose gudgeon care at a glance

Temperature
14–22°C (57–72°F)

Species facts

Scientific name
Microphysogobio amurensis
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
11.5
Common length
8.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - ?; dH range: 20 - ? benthopelagic
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Asia: Middle and lower Amur River and Khanka Lake.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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