Metallic Bitterling
📖 Overview
Metallic Bitterling (Acheilognathus typus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 2.1, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Metallic Bitterling is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Metallic Bitterling is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Female has an ovipositor which is used to deposit eggs inside bivalves. Young remain in the bivalve until they can swim .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Metallic Bitterling |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Zenitanago · ゼニタナゴ |
| 🇰🇷Korean | 일본납지리 |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Обыкновенный горчак-псевдопериламп |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Metallic Bitterling.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 56 records indexed .
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