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The Cyclocheilichthys enoplos is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 74 cm.
Description
The soldier river barb is a large cyprinid from Southeast Asia, occurring in the Mekong and Chao Phraya basins. The species reaches about 74 cm and has a streamlined, silvery body with barbels. It lives in the midwater to bottom layers of rivers. The diet is varied: bivalves, plant roots, zooplankton and green algae, while adults also eat insect larvae, crustaceans and small fishes. It migrates and spawns in the rainy season, probably on the floodplains and in inundated riparian forest. The species is a valued commercial food and game fish.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Cyclocheilichthys enoplos?
The Cyclocheilichthys enoplos has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Large schooling barbel that migrates to floodplains to spawn.
Where does the Cyclocheilichthys enoplos live?
The Cyclocheilichthys enoplos lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Southeast Asia, in the Mekong and Chao Phraya basins.
How big does the Cyclocheilichthys enoplos get?
The Cyclocheilichthys enoplos grows to a maximum of about 74 cm. On average the species is around 45 cm.
Is the Cyclocheilichthys enoplos dangerous to humans?
No, the Cyclocheilichthys enoplos is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Cyclocheilichthys enoplos edible?
Yes, the Cyclocheilichthys enoplos is commonly eaten.
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