Opsariichthys pachycephalus is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Xenocyprididae, the East Asian minnows or sharpbellies. This species is endemic to Taiwan. It is one of the most common minnows of Taiwan, found in the entire western part of the island from sea level to 1200 m elevation. It is a small species reaching a maximum length of 16 cm (6.3 in) TL.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Thickhead Chub 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
- Opsariichthys bidens
- Zacco platypus
- Nipponocypris koreanus
- Opsariichthys evolans
- Nipponocypris temminckii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Cypriniformes
- Family
- Xenocyprididae
- Genus
- Opsariichthys
- Species
- Opsariichthys pachycephalus
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