Striped bystranka (Alburnoides taeniatus)

Scientific name: Alburnoides taeniatus Kessler, 1874

The Striped bystranka (Alburnoides taeniatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 10–20°C (50–68°F). Native range: Former USSR, Amu-Darya, Zeravshan, Syr-Darya and Chu River.

Striped bystranka care at a glance

Temperature: 10–20°C (50–68°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Alburnoides taeniatus
Family: Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order: Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 9.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - 7.7; dH range: 20 - ? benthopelagic
Climate: Temperate
Distribution: Former USSR: Amu-Darya, Zeravshan, Syr-Darya and Chu River.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tm=2)