Paratanakia himantegus is a species of ray-finned fish belonging to the family Acheilognathidae, the bitterlings. This fish is found in China and Taiwan.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Taiwan 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
- Rhodeus sinensis
- Rhodeus ocellatus
- Acheilognathus rhombeus
- Tanakia lanceolata
- Tanakia limbata
- Cheirodon interruptus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Cypriniformes
- Family
- Acheilognathidae
- Genus
- Paratanakia
- Species
- Paratanakia himantegus
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