(Rhodeus), any of several small, carplike fish of the family Cyprinidae noted for their unusual manner of breeding. Native to clear, stony streams ... [1 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/b/70
a cyprinid fish, Rhodeus sericeus, found in central and eastern Europe, the female of which has a long, bright yellow or red ovipositor to deposit eggs in the mantle cavity of mussels. Found on https://www.infoplease.com/dictionary/bitterling