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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Chanda Bistigmata

Chanda bistigmata Geetakumari, 2012
Max Length
4.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Chanda Bistigmata (Chanda bistigmata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ambassidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Chanda bistigmata
Authority
Geetakumari, 2012
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
4.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12; Vertebrae: 25. Distinguished from all other species of the genus Parambassis by having the following characters: two distinct black spots on either side of the anal-fin origin, connected by a narrow black curved line; a well developed pre-orbital edge with prominent, acute spines, partially obscuring the maxilla; dorsal and ventral side of caudal peduncle each with a black longitudinal stripe; and a vague, faint, vertically-elongate humeral spot .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chanda Bistigmata is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Chanda Bistigmata is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Chanda Bistigmata is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01318 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
4.1cm
Dorsal Spines
8
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
12
Vertebrae
25

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Geetakumari, 2012

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