The Sakhalin dace (Tribolodon sachalinensis) is a fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 43 cm.
Description
The Sakhalin dace is a cyprinid (Leuciscidae) from East Asia, around Sakhalin, the Kuriles and northern Japan. The species grows to about 43 cm and has a streamlined, silvery body; in the breeding season the fish develop orange-red stripes. Some populations are migratory and salt-tolerant: they grow up partly at sea and run up the rivers to spawn. As an omnivore it eats insects, small invertebrates, algae and detritus. It is a local food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Sakhalin dace?
The Sakhalin dace is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.
Where does the Sakhalin dace live?
The Sakhalin dace is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Sakhalin dace get?
The Sakhalin dace grows to a maximum of about 43 cm. On average the species is around 26 cm.
Is the Sakhalin dace dangerous to humans?
No, the Sakhalin dace is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Tribolodon
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