Candidia barbata (Regan, 1908) is a animal in the Cyprinidae family, order Cypriniformes, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Candidia barbata (Regan, 1908)

Candidia barbata (Regan, 1908)

Candidia barbata is a freshwater ray-finned fish endemic to Taiwan that prefers cool, clear upper river waters.

Family
Genus
Candidia
Order
Cypriniformes
Class

About Candidia barbata (Regan, 1908)

Candidia barbata, formally described by Regan in 1908, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish. It is classified in the family Xenocyprididae. The species is endemic to Taiwan, where it occurs in the upper reaches of rivers. It prefers to inhabit cool, clear water.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Cypriniformes Cyprinidae Candidia

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