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Rhodeus ocellatus (Kner, 1866) Rosy bitterling |
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photo by
Liao, T.-Y. |
| Family: | Acheilognathidae (Bitterlings) | |||
| Max. size: | 9.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 7; dH range: 10 - 15 | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Eastern Asia and Taiwan (Ref. 41299); Russia (Ref. 53210). Introduced elsewhere. At least one country reports adverse ecological impact after introduction (Ref. 1739). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal soft rays: 13-14. Description: D iii,10~11; A iii,10~11; scales in longitudinal row 32~34; scales in transverse row 10~11 (Ref. 41299). | |||
| Biology: | Found in shallow ponds and marshes of plains, and adjacent irrigation canals (Ref. 41299). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 September 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | potential pest | |||