Where Does White Cloud Mountain Minnow Live?

White Cloud Mountain Minnow lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find White Cloud Mountain Minnow

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow, clear waters near the surface.

Environment

Cool, clear mountain streams and tributaries with moderate to strong currents, often with dense aquatic vegetation and rocky substrates. They are also found in slower-moving pools and ditches.

Geographic range

Historically endemic to the White Cloud Mountain (Baiyun Mountain) region near Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China. Wild populations are now extremely restricted, primarily found in a few isolated streams in Guangdong and Hainan provinces, China, and potentially in parts of Vietnam.

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