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Yellowcheek

Elopichthys bambusa

Yellowcheek (Elopichthys bambusa)
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Scientific name
Elopichthys bambusa
Family
Xenocyprididae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Xenocyprididae
Order
Cypriniformes
Synonyms
Elopichthys dahuricus, Gymnognathus harmandi, Leuciscus bambusa, Nasus dahuricus, Scombrocypris styani

Origin

Native region
Ásia, Europa

Water

Temperature
10–20 °C
pH
7–7.5
General hardness (GH)
10–20 °dGH

Size and lifespan

Adult size
200 cm

Behavior

Temperament
Peaceful
Social life
Solitary
Swimming level
Middle

Care

Care difficulty
Moderate

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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