error] Rutilus meidingeri is a species of freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae.

The snout is rounded and stout, and mouth in a subterminal position.

Breeding males have large, scattered tubercles on top and side of their head.

R. meidingeri is a relatively large cyprinid, specimens up to 70 cm (28 in) length have been reported.

It feeds on benthic invertebrates, and breeds in shallow nearshore areas of the inflowing streams of its native lakes.