Culter alburnus
The topmouth culter (Culter alburnus) is a species of culter that lives in East Asia. It is the type species of the genus Culter.
Description
[change | change source]The topmouth culter has a sharp head. Not much is known about its description, though.
Distribution and habitat
[change | change source]Distribution
[change | change source]This culter occurs in Buir Lake and the Onon and Kherlen Rivers.
Its habitat
[change | change source]Culter alburnus lives in rivers that have lots of aquatic plants.
Human relationships
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Usage as food
[change | change source]The topmouth culter is highly regarded for its yummy and unique flavor. They are also one of the most valuable freshwater fish species in China.[1]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Geographical region traceability of wild topmouth culter (Culter alburnus) from Xingkai Lake based on muscle quality and aroma profiles".