Mountain Minnow, Tanichthys albonubes Lin 1932
Other Names: White Cloud Mountain Minnow
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Summary:
A small silvery-green to bronze minnow with bright red dorsal and caudal fins, often white margins on the dorsal and anal fins, and a large spot on the caudal-fin base. The more slender males are brighter in colour, and have larger dorsal and anal fins than females.
This popular aquarium fish is native to China where it is endangered in the wild. The species has been accidentally or purposely released into creeks in southern Queensland and central New South Wales.
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Martin F. Gomon & Dianne J. Bray, Tanichthys albonubes in Fishes of Australia, accessed 22 Jan 2025, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/2694
Mountain Minnow, Tanichthys albonubes Lin 1932
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Distribution |
Creek in Brisbane, Queensland, and Green Point Creek, Pearl Beach, and Piles Creek, Somersby, New South Wales. The species is a native of China, and is endangered in its native habitat. It has been introduced (through aquarium releases) to a number of countries including Colombia, Madagascar, Philippines, Réunion, Taiwan and United States. Mountain Minnows prefer small streams with slow-flowing weedy areas, and are considered hardy and tolerant of a range of water conditions. While reportedly prefer temperatures ranging between 18-22°C, the can survive higher temperatures, and those as low as 5°C. |
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Feeding |
Carnivore - feeds on small insect larvae and zooplankton. |
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Species Citation |
Tanichthys albonubes Lin 1932, Lignan Science Journal, Canton 11(3): 379. Type locality: White Cloud Mountain, Kwangtung, China. |
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Author |
Martin F. Gomon & Dianne J. Bray |
Mountain Minnow, Tanichthys albonubes Lin 1932
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