Schizothorax wangchiachii (Fang, 1936)
photo by CAFS

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Schizothoracinae
Max. size:  57.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 3,000.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: China.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults inhabit rapid current in mountain streams (Ref. 9671). Utilized for animal feed (Ref. 89718).
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 21 January 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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