The Finescale razorbelly minnow (Salmostoma phulo) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 12 cm.
Description
The Finescale razorbelly minnow is a cyprinid (Cyprinidae) from fresh water of South Asia. The species grows to about 12 cm and has a slender, strongly laterally compressed, bright-silvery body with a sharply keeled 'razor' 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 Finescale razorbelly minnow?
The Finescale razorbelly minnow has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Finescale razorbelly minnow live?
The Finescale razorbelly minnow lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Finescale razorbelly minnow get?
The Finescale razorbelly minnow grows to a maximum of about 12 cm.
Is the Finescale razorbelly minnow dangerous to humans?
No, the Finescale razorbelly minnow is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Salmostoma
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