Golden venus chub
📖 Overview
Golden venus chub (Hemigrammocypris rasborella), first described by Stieler, 1907 is a tiny fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 4.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Golden venus chub is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Golden venus chub is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Temperate Northwest Pacific: Pacific coast of western central Honshu, Shikoku and North Kyushu, Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Golden venus chub |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | カワバタモロコ(Kawabata-moroko) |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Golden venus chub.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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