Fin's Fish Guide
The Attentive carplet (Amblypharyngodon melettinus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The attentive carplet is a small cyprinid (Cyprinidae) from fresh water of Sri Lanka and southern India. The species grows to about 8 cm and has a slender, silvery body with fine scales and often a glossy lengthwise band. As a schooling fish it lives in ponds, rice paddies and slow-flowing streams and eats phytoplankton, algae and detritus. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Attentive carplet?
The Attentive carplet has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Attentive carplet live?
The Attentive carplet lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Asia: Sri Lanka, India
How big does the Attentive carplet get?
The Attentive carplet grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Attentive carplet dangerous to humans?
No, the Attentive carplet is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Attentive carplet edible?
Yes, the Attentive carplet is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Amblypharyngodon
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