Opsariichthys evolans (Jordan & Evermann, 1902) is a animal in the Cyprinidae family, order Cypriniformes, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Opsariichthys evolans (Jordan & Evermann, 1902)

Opsariichthys evolans (Jordan & Evermann, 1902)

Opsariichthys evolans is a freshwater ray-finned East Asian minnow found in southeastern China and Taiwan, with males reaching 9 cm long.

Family
Genus
Opsariichthys
Order
Cypriniformes
Class

About Opsariichthys evolans (Jordan & Evermann, 1902)

Opsariichthys evolans (Jordan & Evermann, 1902) is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish. It is classified in the family Xenocyprididae, which is commonly known as East Asian minnows or sharpbellies. This species lives in freshwater habitats in southeastern China and Taiwan. The maximum recorded body length for males of this species is 9.0 centimetres, equal to 3.5 inches, while the maximum recorded body length for females is 7.0 centimetres, equal to 2.8 inches.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Cypriniformes Cyprinidae Opsariichthys

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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