Fin's Fish Guide
The Disc-mouth carp (Bangana discognathoides) is a fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 25 cm.
Description
The Disc-mouth carp is a cyprinid (Cyprinidae) from fast-flowing, clear fresh water of Southeast Asia and southern China. The species grows to about 25 cm and has an elongate, dark body with an inferior, disc-shaped sucker mouth with fleshy, horny lips with which it clings to stones and rasps off growth. As a bottom-dweller it lives in rivers and mountain streams and eats algae, biofilm and detritus. It is locally a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Disc-mouth carp?
The Disc-mouth carp is mainly brown.
Where does the Disc-mouth carp live?
The Disc-mouth carp is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Disc-mouth carp get?
The Disc-mouth carp grows to a maximum of about 25 cm.
Is the Disc-mouth carp dangerous to humans?
No, the Disc-mouth carp 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.
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Same genus Bangana
More from the family Cyprinidae
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