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Etymology: Sinocrossocheilus: Latin, sino, sina = from China + Greek, krossoi = tassel + Greek, cheilos =lip (Ref. 45335).
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
Asia: known only from the Wu River.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 7.9 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 50421)
Inhabits areas with rapid flow and in intermontane streams (Ref. 50421). Feeds on moss and algae.
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Su, R.F., J.X. Yang and G.H. Gui, 2003. Taxonomic review of the genus Sinocrossocheilus Wu (Teleostei: Cyprinidae), with a description of four new species. Zool. Stud. 42(3):420-430. (Ref. 50421)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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