The Stream scraper (Onychostoma leptura) is a fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 24 cm.
Description
The stream scraper is a cyprinid (Cyprinidae) from clear, fast-flowing mountain waters of East Asia. The species grows to about 24 cm and has a streamlined, silvery body and a transverse, inferior mouth with a horny edge with which it rasps algae and growth from stones. As a bottom-oriented grazer it lives in cool, oxygen-rich water and eats aufwuchs, algae, small invertebrates and detritus. It is a local food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Stream scraper?
The Stream scraper is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Stream scraper live?
The Stream scraper is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Stream scraper get?
The Stream scraper grows to a maximum of about 24 cm. On average the species is around 14 cm.
Is the Stream scraper dangerous to humans?
No, the Stream scraper is harmless to humans.
Is the Stream scraper edible?
Yes, the Stream scraper is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Onychostoma
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