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Taiwan lesser-bream (Metzia formosae)
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Taiwan lesser-bream (Metzia formosae) specimen
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Cyprinidae

Taiwan lesser-bream

Metzia formosae

Seven Point Three Centimeters Carp from Asian Waters

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

Taiwan lesser-bream is a freshwater fish from Asia. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 7.3 cm.

Genus
Metzia
Maximum length
7.3 cm
Water
Freshwater
Distribution
Asia: Yunnan, China and Taiwan (Ref. 45563 ); also observed from Viet Nam (Ref. 44416 ).
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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