Pao Cochinchinensis
📖 Overview
Pao Cochinchinensis (Pao cochinchinensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Greenish back with black spots, not well demarcated from belly; belly greyish to dark brown, with or without dark markings; adults with ocellus, sometimes red, but most commonly made of a large black blotch surrounded by a paler area and a series of more or less contiguous large black blotches; juveniles with a small red spot in center of concentric pale and black circles .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pao Cochinchinensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male tends the clutch.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: ? - 7.0; dH range: ? - 12. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crayacion cochinchinensis | Steindachner | 1866 | Synonym |
| Monotrete cochinchinensis | Steindachner | 1866 | Synonym |
| Tetraodon cochinchinensis | Steindachner | 1866 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Pao Cochinchinensis.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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