Fin's Fish Guide
The Bitter dregs fish (Osteochilus vittatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 32 cm.
Description
The bonylip barb is a cyprinid (Cyprinidae) from Southeast Asia. The species has an elongate, silvery body with a dark lengthwise stripe and an inferior mouth with pleated, bony lips for scraping growth. Adults occur in all sorts of habitats, but mainly in large, slow-flowing streams with a muddy bottom. As an omnivore it feeds on algae, growth, plant matter, detritus and small zooplankton. It is a food fish. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bitter dregs fish?
The Bitter dregs fish has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Inferior mouth with folded bony lips for scraping biofilm; food fish.
Where does the Bitter dregs fish live?
The Bitter dregs fish lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Southeast Asia; large slow-flowing streams with muddy bottoms.
How big does the Bitter dregs fish get?
The Bitter dregs fish grows to a maximum of about 32 cm. On average the species is around 20 cm.
Is the Bitter dregs fish dangerous to humans?
No, the Bitter dregs fish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Bitter dregs fish edible?
Yes, the Bitter dregs fish is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Osteochilus
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