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The Acrossocheilus wenchowensis is a brackish-water fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 16 cm.
Description
The Wenzhou barb is a cyprinid from eastern China. The species reaches about 15 cm and has a streamlined, silvery body with a few dark cross-bars and short barbels. It inhabits flowing waters and mountain streams. As an omnivore it grazes and searches for algae, aufwuchs, insect larvae and small invertebrates from the bottom and the stones. The species is used both as a food fish and as an ornamental and aquarium fish. Owing to its wide occurrence in eastern China it is not considered threatened.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Acrossocheilus wenchowensis?
The Acrossocheilus wenchowensis has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a vertical stripes pattern. Dark vertical bars and short barbels; used as a food and ornamental fish.
Where does the Acrossocheilus wenchowensis live?
The Acrossocheilus wenchowensis lives in brackish water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Eastern China, in flowing waters and mountain streams.
How big does the Acrossocheilus wenchowensis get?
The Acrossocheilus wenchowensis grows to a maximum of about 16 cm. On average the species is around 10 cm.
Is the Acrossocheilus wenchowensis dangerous to humans?
No, the Acrossocheilus wenchowensis is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Acrossocheilus wenchowensis edible?
Yes, the Acrossocheilus wenchowensis is commonly eaten.
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