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  • Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
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Scientific Name Hypophthalmichthys nobilis  (Richardson, 1845)
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Type Locality Canton, China.
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Size 1120mm or 44.1" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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Distribution Asia: China. Introduced to numerous countries and has achieved a near global distribution. However, its breeding requirements are very specialized and stocks are maintained by artificial reproduction or continuous importation. Several countries report adverse ecological impact after introduction.
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IUCN Red List Category Data Deficient, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2010.
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Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference Ichthyology.--Part 3. The zoology of the voyage of H. M. S. Sulphur., pp 140, Pl. 63 (fig. 3).
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Last Update 2017 Aug 28 02:35 (species record created: 2014 Nov 11 04:45)