Opsariichthys bidens Günther, 1873
Opsariichthys bidens
photo by CAFS

 Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: ex-danioninae
 Max. size:  20.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 58.4 g
 Environment:  benthopelagic
 Distribution:  Asia: Laos, Viet Nam and East Asia.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal soft rays: 11-12; Vertebrae: 41-42. Adult male with projecting anal fin rays; conspicuous symphyseal knob in lower jaw; origin of dorsal fin slightly in front of anal origin; sexual dichromatism, female with plain body, male with irregular dark bars (Ref. 43281). Caudal peduncle scales modally 18; 19-21 pre-dorsal scales; 9 scales above lateral line; and 3 scales below the lateral line (Ref. 95038).
 Biology: 
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 13.07.97
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 23.11.16
 Checked by: Torres, Armi G. - 22.09.02

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