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The Osteochilus waandersii is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 28 cm.
Description
Waanders' bony-lipped barb is a cyprinid from Southeast Asia, occurring in Sundaland and the Mekong basin. The species reaches about 28 cm and has a streamlined, silvery-brown body with an inferior sucker mouth and fleshy lips. It is usually found in clear, relatively fast-flowing water with a gravel to stony bottom. With its sucker mouth it scrapes algae, periphyton and detritus from the stones. In times of high water it moves into inundated forests along headwaters. Juveniles stay among overhanging bank vegetation.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Osteochilus waandersii?
The Osteochilus waandersii has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Inferior sucker mouth for scraping biofilm off stones; moves into flooded forests at high water.
Where does the Osteochilus waandersii live?
The Osteochilus waandersii lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Southeast Asia, in Sundaland and the Mekong basin.
How big does the Osteochilus waandersii get?
The Osteochilus waandersii grows to a maximum of about 28 cm. On average the species is around 16 cm.
Is the Osteochilus waandersii dangerous to humans?
No, the Osteochilus waandersii is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Osteochilus waandersii edible?
The Osteochilus waandersii is rarely eaten.
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