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Garnet minnow (Aphyocypris lini)
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Ecological Illustration of Garnet minnow (Aphyocypris lini)
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Cyprinidae

Garnet minnow

Aphyocypris lini

A golden rim circles the blue tail base spot

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • East Asia
  • Fusiform
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Garnet minnow is known from Asia as a freshwater fish. It occurs in freshwater habitats.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family
Cyprinidae
Genus
Aphyocypris
Water type
Freshwater
Body shape
fusiform
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