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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Gastromyzon Pariclavis

Gastromyzon pariclavis Tan & Martin-Smith, 1998
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Gastromyzon Pariclavis (Gastromyzon pariclavis), first described by Tan & Martin-Smith, 1998 is a fish in the family Balitoridae (order Cypriniformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Balitoridae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Gastromyzon pariclavis
Authority
Tan & Martin-Smith, 1998
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
NT
Trophic Level
2.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cypriniformes
Cypriniformes
Family
Balitoridae
Balitoridae
Genus
Gastromyzon
Gastromyzon
Species
Gastromyzon Pariclavis
Gastromyzon pariclavis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Gastromyzon Pariclavis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gastromyzon Pariclavis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Habitat and distribution data for Gastromyzon Pariclavis is currently being compiled.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.2±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00646 × L3.11 (TL)
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Rays
5
Vertebrae
30

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Tan & Martin-Smith, 1998

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES přísavník východomalajský

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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