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Sharpbelly (Hemiculter leucisculus)
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Cyprinidae

Sharpbelly

Hemiculter leucisculus

Twenty Nine Centimeters Carp

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • East Asia
  • West Asia
  • Fusiform
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Sharpbelly is a freshwater fish from Asia. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 29 cm.

Maximum length
29 cm
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Asia: China, North and South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan and Amur River basin (Ref. 1441 ) to Red River drainages; Mongolia (Ref. 57778 ). Several countries report adverse ecological impact after introduction. Introduced in Iran (Ref. 39702 ).
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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