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Common Name: Chinese algae-eater
Taxonomy: available through 
Identification: Has 9 branched dorsal rays; 36-40 lateral line scales; no dark spots on pelvic and anal fins; a small dark spot always present behind spiracle; sometimes tiny tubercles on side of head and large tubercles confined to snout (Fishbase 2007).
Size: 28.0 cm SL
Native Range:
Asia: Mekong, Chao Phraya and Meklong basins; northern Malay Peninsula (Fishbase 2007).
Nonindigenous Occurrences: Chinese algae-eaters were first collected in Rio Canos, in eastern Puerto Rico, just upstream of Lago Loiza, in the spring of 2007 (Wayne Starnes, personal communication).
Means of Introduction: Aquarium release. These fish are very popular in the aquarium trade for controlling algae in the tank.
Status: The species appears to be established. Several tuberculate males were collected.
Impact of Introduction: Unknown.
Remarks:
Starnes, Wayne - North Carolina Natural History Museum.
Other Resources:
FishBase Fact Sheet
Author: Pam Fuller
Revision Date: 4/9/2007 Citation for this information:
Pam Fuller. 2009. Gyrinocheilus aymonieri. USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL.
<http://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.asp?speciesID=2640> Revision Date: 4/9/2007
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