Cyclocheilichthys sinensis is known to be found in a freshwater environment within a benthopelagic range.

This species is native to a subtropical climate.

[1] Cyclocheilichthys sinensis has the maximum recorded length of about 31.5 centimeters or about 12.4 inches as an unsexed male.

[1] The common length of Cyclocheilichthys sinensis as an unsexed male is 12.4 centimeters or about 9.44 inches.

[2] Cyclocheilichthys sinensis is native to Asia.