Cyprinus chilia Wu, Yang & Huang, 1963
Cyprinus chilia
photo by Tang, J.-F.

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Cyprininae
Max. size:  16.8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: known from most lakes on the Yunnan Plateau, China.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 21 January 2011 (A2acde; B1ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v)+2ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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