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Distoechodon tumirostris

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Distoechodon tumirostris
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Xenocyprididae
Genus: Distoechodon
Species:
D. tumirostris
Binomial name
Distoechodon tumirostris
Peters, 1881
Synonyms
  • Xenocypris tumirostris (Peters, 1881)
  • Xenocypris tumirostris multispinnis Bănărescu, 1970

Distoechodon tumirostris is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Xenocyprididae, the East Asian minnows or sharpbellies.[2] It inhabits China and Taiwan.[2] Its habitat is inland wetlands and it is used for food.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Chen, X.-Y. & Zhao, H.H. (2011). "Distoechodon tumirostris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T166060A6165026. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T166060A6165026.en. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  2. ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Distoechodon tumirostris". FishBase. October -2024 version.