28 observationsLeast Concern
Mongolian Redfin
Chanodichthys mongolicus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Xenocyprididae ›Genus: Chanodichthys
About
The Mongolian redfin (Chanodichthys mongolicus) is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Chanodichthys. This East Asian freshwater cyprinid is found in China, Russia and Mongolia where it ranges from the Amur River south to the Yangtze and inland to Lake Buir and Kherlen River. There are also records from the Red River in Vietnam that probably are this species. It reaches 1 m (3 ft 3 in) in length and 4 kg (8.8 lb) in weight.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mongolian Redfin is Chanodichthys mongolicus.
- Mongolian Redfin belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Mongolian Redfin belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Mongolian Redfin belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Mongolian Redfin belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
- Mongolian Redfin belongs to the family Xenocyprididae.
- Mongolian Redfin belongs to the genus Chanodichthys.