8 observationsLeast Concern
Potanin's Altai Osman
Oreoleuciscus potanini
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Leuciscidae ›Genus: Oreoleuciscus
About
Oreoleuciscus potanini is a species of cyprinid in the genus Oreoleuciscus. It inhabits Mongolia and Tuva, Russia, in freshwater rivers and lakes with temperatures of between 10 and 20 °C (50 and 68 °F). It has a maximum length of 100 centimetres (39 in), a common length of 75 centimetres (30 in), a maximum published weight of 10.0 kilograms (22.0 lb) and a maximum published age of 40 years. It is considered harmless to humans.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Potanin's Altai Osman is Oreoleuciscus potanini.
- Potanin's Altai Osman belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Potanin's Altai Osman belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Potanin's Altai Osman belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Potanin's Altai Osman belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
- Potanin's Altai Osman belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
- Potanin's Altai Osman belongs to the genus Oreoleuciscus.