Mongolian redfin (Chanodichthys mongolicus)

Scientific name: Chanodichthys mongolicus Basilewsky, 1855

The Mongolian redfin (Chanodichthys mongolicus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 10–20°C (50–68°F). Native range: Asia, Lake Buir, Onon and Kherlen drainages in Mongolia; Amur and Yangtze drainages.

Mongolian redfin care at a glance

Temperature
10–20°C (50–68°F)

Species facts

Scientific name
Chanodichthys mongolicus
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
100.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: ? - 7.0; dH range: ? - 20 benthopelagic
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Asia: Lake Buir, Onon and Kherlen drainages in Mongolia; Amur and Yangtze drainages.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries:
Resilience
Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 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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