Three-lips
📖 Overview
Three-lips (Opsariichthys uncirostris), first described by Temminck & Schlegel, 1846 is a large fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 44.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal soft rays: 12; Vertebrae: 43. Enlarged anal fin with conspicuous rays.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Three-lips is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Spawn from June to August. Eggs are scattered over sand or gravel.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 10°C - 22°C ; 54°N - 32°N, 114°E - 141°E
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Amur Three-lips · Three-lipped Chub · Three-lips |
| 🌍CES | hasu japonský |
| 🌍EST | sälkmokk |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | ハス |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Амурский троегуб |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 马口鱼 |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Three-lips.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 433 records indexed .
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