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Chinese high fin banded shark (Myxocyprinus asiaticus)
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Ecological Illustration of Chinese high fin banded shark (Myxocyprinus asiaticus)
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Catostomidae

Chinese high fin banded shark

Myxocyprinus asiaticus

Adults show rouge red lateral band

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

Chinese high fin banded shark is a freshwater fish from Asia. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 68 cm.

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