科: Cyprinidae
黄尾鲴为鲤科鱼类，基本和平的群居鱼，原生分布于中国。性情平和、食性杂，是混养缸里最省心的居民之一。成体约 35.2–51.6 cm，单养或小群均可，适宜水温 18–26 °C。稳水、换水、杂食，足矣。
Xenocypris davidi, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Mostly peaceful community fish and accepts quality flakes, granules and frozen foods, it grows to 35.2–51.6 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Xenocypris species in our database include Xenocypris macrolepis, Xenocypris fangi, Xenocypris yunnanensis.
中等难度，稳定水质比高端设备更关键。Mostly peaceful community fish，Singly or in small groups depending on temperament。
建议水温 18–26 °C，18–26 °C typical for the genus；Room temperature to heated, depending on origin。
成体 35.2–51.6 cm 左右，因其Active throughout the water column的习性，500 L 以上的缸更合适。
Accepts quality flakes, granules and frozen foods。建议人工饲料搭配冷冻或活饵，保证多样性。
Mostly peaceful community fish；Singly or in small groups depending on temperament。理想混养对象：Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict。需避开Much larger predators — Risk at night。
原生于中国，栖息于Clear streams and rivers over gravel。Moderate, well-oxygenated current，Appreciates well-oxygenated water。
跳缸风险低，但加缸盖更稳妥。
Egg-scatterer; no parental care。Males often slimmer and more colourful。