大眼金线鲃 (Sinocyclocheilus macrophthalmus), first described by Zhang & Zhao, 2001 is a tiny fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 4.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 39. Distinguished from all congeners, but is similar to Sinocyclocheilus macrolepis and Sinocyclocheilus macroscalus, by having no frontlet, scales and complete lateral line .: elongated.
Behavioural data for 大眼金线鲃 is currently being reviewed.
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
| Language | Common Names |
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| 🇨🇳Chinese | 大眼金线鲃 |
The following diseases are known to affect 大眼金线鲃.
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