科: Cyprinidae
アオウオ（Mylopharyngodon piceus）はコイ科に分類される淡水魚で、中国に分布する。成魚は約 135–198 cm、適水温 18–28 °C。
Mylopharyngodon piceus, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life and unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition, it grows to 135–198 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–28 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Robust schooling cyprinids.
中級者向き。Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life。Small groups recommended。
18–28 °C が目安。急変を避け、Room temperature to heated, depending on origin。
成魚は約 135–198 cm。Active throughout the water column。最小 500 L の水槽。
Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition。1日2回の少量給餌が理想的。
Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life。混泳の相手：Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict。Much larger predators — Risk at nightは避ける。
原産地は中国。Clear streams and rivers over gravelに生息。Moderate, well-oxygenated current。Appreciates well-oxygenated water。
リスクは低いが、ふたがあると安心。
繁殖：Spawns freely; remove parents to save the eggs。Males often slimmer and more colourful。