Chinese lake gudgeon (Sarcocheilichthys sinensis sinensis)

Scientific name: Sarcocheilichthys sinensis sinensis Bleeker, 1871

Chinese lake gudgeon (Sarcocheilichthys sinensis sinensis)

The Chinese lake gudgeon (Sarcocheilichthys sinensis sinensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 16–22°C (61–72°F). Native range: Asia, Amur basin to rivers of Korea and the Xi River.

Chinese lake gudgeon care at a glance

Temperature
16–22°C (61–72°F)

Species facts

Scientific name
Sarcocheilichthys sinensis sinensis
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
30.0
Common length
12.2
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - ?; dH range: 20 - ? benthopelagic
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Asia: Amur basin to rivers of Korea and the Xi River.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries:
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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