Gymnocypris przewalskii (Kessler, 1876)
photo by CAFS

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Schizopygopsinae
Max. size:  48 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous
Distribution:  Asia: China.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in streams and lakes with slow current (Ref. 51717). Migrates upstreams where spawning takes place (Ref. 51717).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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