The Sharpbelly (Pseudolaubuca sinensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 29 cm.
Description
The sharpbelly is a cyprinid (Xenocyprididae) from fresh water of East Asia, from China to Vietnam. The species grows to about 29 cm and has a slender, strongly compressed, bright-silvery body with a sharply keeled belly edge. As a fast schooling fish it swims near the surface of rivers and lakes and eats small insects, larvae, algae and zooplankton. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Sharpbelly?
The Sharpbelly has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Sharpbelly live?
The Sharpbelly lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Sharpbelly get?
The Sharpbelly grows to a maximum of about 29 cm. On average the species is around 24 cm.
Is the Sharpbelly dangerous to humans?
No, the Sharpbelly is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Pseudolaubuca
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