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Amur minnow (Rhynchocypris lagowskii) — Cyprinidae

Amur minnow

Rhynchocypris lagowskii
Family: Cyprinidae

The Amur minnow (Rhynchocypris lagowskii) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 24 cm.

Length
24 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Behaviour
Schooling
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Mixed bottom
Danger
Harmless

Description

The Amur minnow is a small minnow (Leuciscidae) from clear rivers and streams of East Asia, including the Amur drainage. The species grows to about 24 cm and has a slender, darkish body with a marbled pattern; in the breeding season males flush with red-orange tones. It lives in schools in cool, flowing water and eats insects, larvae, algae and small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Amur minnow?

The Amur minnow has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern.

Where does the Amur minnow live?

The Amur minnow lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.

How big does the Amur minnow get?

The Amur minnow grows to a maximum of about 24 cm.

Is the Amur minnow dangerous to humans?

No, the Amur minnow is harmless to humans.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Amoer-elritsje sourced
English name
Amur minnow sourced
Scientific name
Rhynchocypris lagowskii
Family
Cyprinidae
Other names
Lagowski's minnow verified

Appearance

Size class
Medium verified
Max length (cm)
24.0 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Brown sourced
Pattern
Marbled sourced
Tail shape
Forked inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Mixed bottom sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore inferred
Social behaviour
Schooling sourced
Territorial
No inferred
Activity
Diurnal inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Fishing method
Bodemvissen met natuurlijk aas (worm, garnaal of vis) op of vlak boven de bodem. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Rhynchocypris

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