Cyprinidae

Kikuchi's minnow

Aphyocypris kikuchii

Lateral line length wavers between pectoral and pelvic fins

• Tropical
• Local endemic species
• Restricted distribution
• Freshwater fish
• East Asia
• Small
• Tropical fish

Aphyocypris kikuchii is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Xenocyprididae, the East Asian minnows or sharpbellies. It is endemic to Taiwan. It is a benthopelagic freshwater fish that grows to 8 cm (3.1 in) total length.