Three-lips (Opsariichthys uncirostris)

Scientific name: Opsariichthys uncirostris Temminck & Schlegel, 1846

Three-lips (Opsariichthys uncirostris)

The Three-lips (Opsariichthys uncirostris) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 10–22°C (50–72°F). Native range: Asia, Eastern Siberia to northern Korea and China. Also in Japan.

Three-lips care at a glance

Temperature
10–22°C (50–72°F)

Species facts

Scientific name
Opsariichthys uncirostris
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
32.5
Common length
12.4
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Asia: Eastern Siberia to northern Korea and China. Also in Japan.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Potential pest
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 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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