Rhodeus lighti (Wu, 1931)
Light's bitterling
photo by CAFS

Family:  Acheilognathidae (Bitterlings)
Max. size:  7.2 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Amur basin to southern China.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults inhabit rivers (Ref. 26334).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 January 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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