Khanka gudgeon (Squalidus chankaensis chankaensis)

Scientific name: Squalidus chankaensis chankaensis Dybowski, 1872

The Khanka gudgeon (Squalidus chankaensis chankaensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 14–22°C (57–72°F). Native range: Europe and Asia, Amur basin in Russia and China; and Mongolia.

Khanka gudgeon care at a glance

Temperature
14–22°C (57–72°F)

Species facts

Scientific name
Squalidus chankaensis chankaensis
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
10.3
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - ?; dH range: 20 - ? benthopelagic
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Europe and Asia: Amur basin in Russia and China; and Mongolia.
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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