Discherodontus Parvus
📖 Overview
Discherodontus Parvus (Discherodontus parvus), first described by Wu & Lin, 1977 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 6.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Tip of dorsal fin with a back blotch; barbels well developed, rostral surpassing middle of eye, maxillary surpassing posterior margin of eye .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Discherodontus Parvus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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