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predatory carp (Chanodichthys erythropterus)
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Cyprinidae

predatory carp

Chanodichthys erythropterus

Fish Reaching One Hundred Two Centimeters in Asian Waters

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • East Asia
  • Southeast Asia
  • Elongated
  • Large
  • Tropical fish

predatory carp is known around Asia as a freshwater fish; It occurs in freshwater habitats, and records give a maximum length of 102 cm.

Maximum length
102 cm
Body shape
elongated
Distribution
Asia: Amur to Red River drainages (China to Vietnam); Taiwan and Lake Buir in Mongolia.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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