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.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Aphyocypris
Maximum length: 8 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Asia: endemic to Taiwan.

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