Rosy bitterling (Rhodeus ocellatus ocellatus)

Scientific name: Rhodeus ocellatus ocellatus Kner, 1866

The Rosy bitterling (Rhodeus ocellatus ocellatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 18–24°C (64–75°F).

Rosy bitterling care at a glance

Scientific name: Rhodeus ocellatus ocellatus
Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order: Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 6.5
Common length: 5.2
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: ? - 7.0; dH range: 10 - 15 benthopelagic
Climate: Subtropical
Distribution: Asia: Eastern Asia and Taiwan. Introduced into eastern China, the Korean Peninsula and Japan which for a time were considered as the native range of the species due to an effective colonization of the natural waters. At least one country reports adverse ecological impact after introduction
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Potential pest
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (K=0.82-2.15; Fec assumed