Fishing for Formosan striped dace

Candidia barbata

The Formosan striped dace is a small freshwater fish native to Taiwan. It features a slender body with distinct horizontal stripes. Typically reaching lengths of 4-6 inches and weighing around 0.1 pounds, it inhabits clear, fast-flowing streams. Its diet consists mainly of small invertebrates. The dace is known for its agile swimming and schooling behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Formosan striped dace

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