科: Cyprinidae
Herzensteinia microcephalus（Herzensteinia microcephalus）はコイ科に分類される淡水魚で、チベット高原の水域に分布する。成魚は約 11.2–16.5 cm、適水温 18–26 °C。
Herzensteinia microcephalus, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from Tibetan Plateau waters, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Peaceful toward equals, merciless to fry and hearty feeder; alternate protein and vegetable meals, it grows to 11.2–16.5 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Cold-water catfish of similar bulk.
中級者向き。Peaceful toward equals, merciless to fry。Juveniles shoal; adults keep to pairs or singles。
18–26 °C が目安。急変を避け、Room temperature to heated, depending on origin。
成魚は 11.2–16.5 cm。最低 327 L。
Hearty feeder; alternate protein and vegetable meals。Fine gravel and sand上で採餌する性質を活かし、沈む餌も与える。
可能。Peaceful toward equals, merciless to fry。おすすめ：Cold-water catfish of similar bulk — Share the cool, current-rich regime。Small fish — Will be eatenとの混泳は避ける。
原産地はチベット高原の水域。Clear streams and rivers over gravelに生息。Moderate, well-oxygenated current。Appreciates well-oxygenated water。
飛び出しの傾向は低い。標準のふたでOK。
繁殖：Breeds seasonally in cool running water; aquarium success is rare。Males often slimmer and more colourful。