The Taiwan Torrent Carp has a streamlined body with a dark greenish-brown coloration and distinctive barbels. This species is remarkable for its ability to thrive in fast-flowing streams.
Habitat
Prefers clear, fast-flowing streams and rivers in Taiwan.
Diet
Primarily herbivorous, feeding on algae and aquatic plants.
How common
Uncommon
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