Fin's Fish Guide
The Knife-edged carp (Oxygaster anomalura) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
The knife-edged carp is a cyprinid relative (Xenocyprididae) from fresh water of the Mekong basin and Sundaland in Southeast Asia. The species grows to about 15 cm and has a slender, strongly laterally compressed, bright-silvery body with a sharply keeled belly and a superior mouth. As a fast, schooling surface fish it swims in rivers and floodplains and snaps at insects falling on the water, larvae and small zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Knife-edged carp?
The Knife-edged carp has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Knife-edged carp live?
The Knife-edged carp lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water. Asia: Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand
How big does the Knife-edged carp get?
The Knife-edged carp grows to a maximum of about 20 cm.
Is the Knife-edged carp dangerous to humans?
No, the Knife-edged 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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