Opsariichthys bidens, the Chinese hooksnout carp, is a species of freshwater fish in the family Xenocyprididae. It is endemic to fast-flowing streams and rivers of East Asia (China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, and Russia) and mainland Southeast Asia (Laos and Vietnam). A mid-sized minnow, it has a maximum length of 21.9 centimetres (8.6 in) and a maximum published weight of 58.4 grams (2.06 oz), with sexual dimorphism favoring larger males.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Chinese Hooksnout 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
- Zacco platypus
- Opsariichthys pachycephalus
- Scaphesthes barbatula
- Nipponocypris temminckii
- Nipponocypris koreanus
- Opsariichthys evolans
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Cypriniformes
- Family
- Xenocyprididae
- Genus
- Opsariichthys
- Species
- Opsariichthys bidens
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo