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Sarcocheilichthys

Sarcocheilichthys is a genus with 2 species in this atlas, catalogued in the Barbs section, recorded from China, Korea and Taiwan. Adult sizes run from 3.5 in to 6.5 in. Every species below links to a full researched profile.

Species in atlas
2
Adult sizes
3.5–6.5 in
IUCN assessed
2 of 2
Recorded from
3 countries

IUCN Red List: Least Concern · 2

The 2 species

Every Sarcocheilichthys recorded in this atlas. Each card links to a full researched profile — distribution, water parameters, and aquarium care, cited to primary sources.

(Günther, 1873)

Rainbow gudgeon

6.5 in TL · LC

(Barbodon) Nichols, 1930

3.5 in SL · LC

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How to cite

Aquarist Atlas (2026). Genus Sarcocheilichthys. Aquarist Atlas. https://www.aquaristatlas.com/sarcocheilichthys/

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