Khanka spiny bitterling (Acanthorhodeus chankaensis)

Scientific name: Acanthorhodeus chankaensis Dybowski, 1872

The Khanka spiny bitterling (Acanthorhodeus chankaensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 18–22°C (64–72°F). Native range: Asia, China and Korea. Europe: Russia.

Khanka spiny bitterling care at a glance

Temperature: 18–22°C (64–72°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 10

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Species facts

Scientific name: Acanthorhodeus chankaensis
Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order: Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 12.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: ? - 7.0; dH range: ? - 15 benthopelagic
Climate: Temperate
Distribution: Asia: China and Korea. Europe: Russia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries:; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)