Garnet minnow (Aphyocypris lini)

Scientific name: Aphyocypris lini Weitzman & Chan, 1966

The Garnet minnow (Aphyocypris lini) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 18–22°C (64–72°F). Native range: Asia, southern China.

Garnet minnow care at a glance

Temperature: 18–22°C (64–72°F)

Biology

Color of body yellowish brown, bluish on back and white on belly; median axis of body with reddish yellow narrow zone, blue-black lines above the zone and shining blue-green lines under it; base of caudal fin with a large blue spot and the spot with a golden edge; fins pale white.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Aphyocypris lini
Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order: Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 7.5 - 7.8; dH range: 13 - ? benthopelagic
Climate: Subtropical
Distribution: Asia: southern China.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)