Cá Chát Hoa (Acrossocheilus iridescens) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 29.7 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
Coloration with 6 dark bars (anterior one right behind gill opening, posterior one at caudal base), narrow in juveniles, broad in adults; lower lip interrupted medially, the two halves not in contact anteriorly, sharp horny sheath exposed, conspicuously arched .: fusiform / normal.
Behavioural data for Cá Chát Hoa is currently being reviewed.
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | ostropysk hajnanský |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | ヒメゴイ · マダラマルクチ |
| 🌍VIE | Cá Chát Hoa |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 虹彩光唇魚 · 虹彩光唇鱼 |
The following diseases are known to affect Cá Chát Hoa.
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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