Cyprinidae

Decorus decorus

Decorus decorus

• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Freshwater fish
• East Asia
• Medium
• Tropical fish

Decorus decorus is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Cyprinidae, the carps, barbs, minnows and related fishes. This fish is endemic to China, where it has been recorded from the Xiyang Jiang, a tributary of the Xi Jiang, in Yunnan and the Bei Jiang in Guangdong and Guangxi Provinces. It is found in mountain streams with gravel beds and a fast current.