Predatory carp (Chanodichthys erythropterus)

Scientific name: Chanodichthys erythropterus Basilewsky, 1855

Predatory carp (Chanodichthys erythropterus)

The Predatory carp (Chanodichthys erythropterus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. Native range: Asia, Amur to Red River drainages (China to Vietnam); Taiwan and Lake Buir in Mongolia.

Biology

Inhabit rivers and lakes. Feed on insects, crustaceans and smaller fishes.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Chanodichthys erythropterus
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
102
Common length
47.0
Depth range
3–20 m (10–66 ft)
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 3 - 20 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Asia: Amur to Red River drainages (China to Vietnam); Taiwan and Lake Buir in Mongolia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquaculture: commercial
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (K=0.12-0.13)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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