Chanodichthys erythropterus (Basilewsky, 1855)
Predatory carp
Chanodichthys erythropterus
photo by CAFS

 Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cultrinae
 Max. size:  102 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 9,000.0 g
 Environment:  benthopelagic; depth range 3 - 20 m
 Distribution:  Asia: Amur to Red River drainages (China to Vietnam); Taiwan and Lake Buir in Mongolia.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Adults inhabit rivers and lakes. Feed on insects, crustaceans and smaller fishes.
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 26.08.91
 Modified by: Luna, Susan M. - 04.06.12
 Checked by: Luna, Susan M. - 16.08.94

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