Sharpbelly (Hemiculter leucisculus) is a freshwater, brackish species recorded in Hong Kong, Taiwan. It is found at depths of 0–10 m.
Scientific name: Hemiculter leucisculus · Water: Freshwater, Brackish
Size: 23–25 cm
The sharpbelly is a cyprinid, a small surface-dwelling fish of reservoirs that feeds in schools; it is suitable for beginners. Its range is Asian: China, North and South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan and the Amur River basin through to the Red River drainages, plus Mongolia, and several countries report ecological harm after introduction.
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