Description

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Distinguishable by its sharp keel between the base of the pelvic fins and the anus; 42-46+1-2 lateral line scales (Ref. 27732); 11-14 1/2 branched anal rays (Ref. 43281).

Common Names

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Kulterela velkošupinná , Czech , Czechia

Kiilkõht-vibalviidikas , Estonian , Estonia

大鱗半鰧 , Mandarin Chinese , China

大鳞半鰧 , Mandarin Chinese , China

Taxonomic Hierarchy

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Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Cypriniformes

Family: Xenocyprididae

Genus: Hemiculterella

Species: Hemiculterella macrolepis Chen, 1989

Climate Zone

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Tropical

Location

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Biology

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Inhabits upper reaches of large streams, with moderately swift current (Ref. 43281).

Habitat

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benthopelagic