CARES Species Profile:  Tanichthys albonubes

Common Name:  White cloud mountain minnow

Description

A cyprinid from China and Vietnam found in clean, sluggish coastal streams among aquatic plants. It feeds on zooplankton and detritus.

CARES Family:   Cyprinidae - Minnows and Carps

Global Region:   Asia

Distribution:   China, Vietnam

CARES Classification:  Extinct in the Wild CARES Assessment Date:  March 15, 2026    
IUCN Red List:  Data Deficient   IUCN Assessment Date:  Dec. 15, 2010      
 

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