183 observationsLeast Concern
predatory carp
Chanodichthys erythropterus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Xenocyprididae ›Genus: Chanodichthys
About
The predatory carp (Chanodichthys erythropterus), also known as the redfin culter, is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Chanodichthys. This East Asian freshwater cyprinid ranges from the Amur River south to Taiwan and the Red River, as well as Lake Buir in Mongolia. It reaches 102 cm (3 ft 4 in) in length and 9 kg (20 lb) in weight.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of predatory carp is Chanodichthys erythropterus.
- predatory carp belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- predatory carp belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- predatory carp belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- predatory carp belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
- predatory carp belongs to the family Xenocyprididae.
- predatory carp belongs to the genus Chanodichthys.