Acheilognathidae
E229911
Acheilognathidae is a family of small freshwater ray-finned fishes, commonly known as bitterlings, native mainly to East Asia and parts of Europe.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Acheilognathidae canonical | 3 |
| Acheilognathinae | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2038589 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Acheilognathidae Context triple: [Cypriniformes, includes, Acheilognathidae]
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A.
Epigonichthys
Epigonichthys is a genus of small, eel-like lancelets within the subphylum Cephalochordata, known for their simple, fish-like bodies that provide key insights into early chordate evolution.
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B.
Entosphenus
Entosphenus is a genus of jawless, eel-like lampreys that includes several parasitic and anadromous species found primarily in North American freshwater and coastal marine environments.
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C.
Atheriniformes
Atheriniformes is an order of ray-finned fishes commonly known as silversides, which are typically small, schooling, coastal or freshwater species found worldwide.
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D.
Cichlidae
Cichlidae is a large and diverse family of freshwater fish known for their complex behaviors, vibrant coloration, and importance in both aquaculture and the aquarium trade.
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E.
Osteoglossiformes
Osteoglossiformes is an order of primitive freshwater bony fishes that includes species like arowanas and elephantfishes, known for features such as toothed tongues and specialized sensory systems.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Acheilognathidae Target entity description: Acheilognathidae is a family of small freshwater ray-finned fishes, commonly known as bitterlings, native mainly to East Asia and parts of Europe.
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A.
Epigonichthys
Epigonichthys is a genus of small, eel-like lancelets within the subphylum Cephalochordata, known for their simple, fish-like bodies that provide key insights into early chordate evolution.
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B.
Entosphenus
Entosphenus is a genus of jawless, eel-like lampreys that includes several parasitic and anadromous species found primarily in North American freshwater and coastal marine environments.
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C.
Atheriniformes
Atheriniformes is an order of ray-finned fishes commonly known as silversides, which are typically small, schooling, coastal or freshwater species found worldwide.
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D.
Cichlidae
Cichlidae is a large and diverse family of freshwater fish known for their complex behaviors, vibrant coloration, and importance in both aquaculture and the aquarium trade.
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E.
Osteoglossiformes
Osteoglossiformes is an order of primitive freshwater bony fishes that includes species like arowanas and elephantfishes, known for features such as toothed tongues and specialized sensory systems.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fish family
ⓘ
taxon ⓘ |
| bodyShape | laterally compressed ⓘ |
| class | Actinopterygii ⓘ |
| coloration | often brightly colored during breeding season ⓘ |
| commonName | bitterlings ⓘ |
| conservationConcern | many species threatened by habitat loss ⓘ |
| distribution |
East Asia
ⓘ
Europe ⓘ |
| ecologicalRole | part of freshwater benthic and midwater communities ⓘ |
| economicImportance | ornamental fish trade ⓘ |
| eggLayingBehavior | females deposit eggs in bivalve mollusks ⓘ |
| feedingType | omnivorous ⓘ |
| finType | soft-rayed ⓘ |
| habitat | freshwater ⓘ |
| includesGenus |
Acheilognathus
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Pseudorhodeus ⓘ Rhodeus ⓘ Tanakia ⓘ |
| kingdom | Animalia ⓘ |
| larvalDevelopmentSite | inside gill cavity of freshwater mussels ⓘ |
| nativeTo |
East Asia
ⓘ
parts of Europe ⓘ |
| notableTrait | specialized symbiosis with freshwater mussels ⓘ |
| order | Cypriniformes ⓘ |
| parentTaxon |
Cyprinidae sensu lato
ⓘ
linked to:
Cyprinidae
Cypriniformes ⓘ Cyprinoidei ⓘ |
| phylum | Chordata ⓘ |
| reproduction | uses freshwater mussels as hosts for eggs ⓘ |
| reproductiveStrategy | internal fertilization followed by egg deposition in mussels ⓘ |
| researchUse | model for studies of host–parasite coevolution with mussels ⓘ |
| scientificNameAuthorship | Bleeker, 1863 ⓘ |
| sexualDimorphism | males often more colorful than females ⓘ |
| subfamilyOrTribeHistory | formerly treated as a subfamily within Cyprinidae ⓘ |
| taxonRank | family ⓘ |
| threats |
introduction of invasive species
ⓘ
overexploitation of freshwater mussels ⓘ pollution ⓘ river regulation ⓘ |
| typeOf | ray-finned fish family ⓘ |
| typicalHabitat |
lakes
ⓘ
ponds ⓘ rivers ⓘ |
| typicalSize | small ⓘ |
| waterType | temperate freshwater ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Acheilognathidae Description of subject: Acheilognathidae is a family of small freshwater ray-finned fishes, commonly known as bitterlings, native mainly to East Asia and parts of Europe.
Referenced by (4)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Acheilognathidae