The predatory carp (Chanodichthys erythropterus), also known as the redfin culter or skygazer, is a species of ray-finned fish belonging to the family Xenocyprididae, the East Asian minnows or sharpbellies. This species ranges from the Amur River south to Taiwan and the Red River, as well as Lake Buir in Mongolia. It reaches 102 cm (3 ft 4 in) in length and 9 kg (19 lb 13 oz) in weight.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Predatory Carp being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Culter alburnus
- Vimba vimba
- Pogonichthys macrolepidotus
- Lavinia exilicauda
- Pelecus cultratus
- Hemiculter leucisculus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Cypriniformes
- Family
- Xenocyprididae
- Genus
- Chanodichthys
- Species
- Chanodichthys erythropterus
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