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Manyline disc carp (Discogobio multilineatus) — Cyprinidae

Manyline disc carp

Discogobio multilineatus
Family: Cyprinidae

The Manyline disc carp (Discogobio multilineatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 14 cm.

Length
14.4 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like)
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless
Range
Asia: China

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Description

The Manyline disc carp is a cyprinid (Cyprinidae) from fast-flowing, clear fresh water of southern China and Southeast Asia. The species grows to about 12 cm and has an elongate, dark body with an inferior, disc-shaped sucker mouth with fleshy lips with which it clings to stones and rasps off growth. As a bottom-dweller it lives in clear rivers and mountain streams and eats algae, biofilm and detritus. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Manyline disc carp?

The Manyline disc carp has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.

Where does the Manyline disc carp live?

The Manyline disc carp lives in fresh water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Asia: China

How big does the Manyline disc carp get?

The Manyline disc carp grows to a maximum of about 14 cm.

Is the Manyline disc carp dangerous to humans?

No, the Manyline disc 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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All data

Identification

English name
Manyline disc carp sourced
Scientific name
Discogobio multilineatus
Family
Cyprinidae

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
14.4 verified
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like) sourced
Dominant colour
Brown sourced
Tail shape
Forked inferred
Mouth position
Inferior (downward) sourced
Lips
Thick / fleshy sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Natural range
Asia: China sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore inferred
Diet (detail)
Invertebrates, algae and detritus inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Activity
Diurnal inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred
Seasonality
Present year-round in its habitat; no pronounced seasonality known. inferred

For anglers

Fishing method
Small in size and barely an angling target; mostly caught incidentally or as baitfish. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified
First aid
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. verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Discogobio

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