Amur bitterling

bitterling

Species

1. PhylumChordata
2. ClassTeleostei
3. OrderCypriniformes
4. FamilyCyprinidae

Habitatfreshwater

Amur bitterlings are small carp ranging in size from 5 to 8 centimeters. Due to their bitter taste, predators tend to avoid them. Amur bitterlings are only found in places where freshwater mussels (painter's mussels or swan mussels) are found. These mussels serve as a surrogate mother for the fish.

via IUCN

Wikidata facts

Instance of

taxon

Parent taxon

Rhodeus

Image

Rhodeus sericeus.jpg

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