Acheilognathus macropterus is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Acheilognathidae, the bitterlings. This fish occurs in China and northern Vietnam. It grows to a length of 27.5 centimetres (10.8 in) SL.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Giant Chinese Bitterling 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
- Acheilognathus rhombeus
- Rhodeus ocellatus
- Rhodeus sinensis
- Rhodeus amarus
- Tanakia lanceolata
- Astyanax lacustris
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Cypriniformes
- Family
- Acheilognathidae
- Genus
- Acheilognathus
- Species
- Acheilognathus macropterus
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