Kyushu bitterling (Rhodeus atremius)

Scientific name: Rhodeus atremius Jordan & Thompson, 1914

The Kyushu bitterling (Rhodeus atremius) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 10–25°C (50–77°F). Native range: Asia, Japan (Kyushu Island).

Kyushu bitterling care at a glance

Temperature
10–25°C (50–77°F)

Species facts

Scientific name
Rhodeus atremius
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.8 - 7.8; dH range: ? - 20 benthopelagic
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Asia: Japan (Kyushu Island).
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (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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