科: Cyprinidae
カタクチ（Osteochilus vittatus）はコイ科に分類される淡水魚で、中国とインドネシアに分布する。成魚は約 24–35.2 cm、適水温 22–26 °C。
Osteochilus vittatus, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from China and Indonesia, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins and omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 24–35.2 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 22–26 °C range. Other Osteochilus species in our database include Osteochilus salsburyi, Osteochilus bleekeri, Osteochilus kelabau.
中級者向き。Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins。Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more。
22–26 °C が目安。急変を避け、Room temperature to heated, depending on origin。
成魚は約 24–35.2 cm。Bottom-dwelling。最小 500 L の水槽。
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter。1日2回の少量給餌が理想的。
可能。Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins。おすすめ：Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs。Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmatesとの混泳は避ける。
原産地は中国とインドネシア。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：Egg-scatterer; no parental care。Males often slimmer and more colourful。