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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Parabotia Fasciatus

Parabotia fasciatus Dabry de Thiersant, 1872
Max Length
18.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Parabotia Fasciatus (Parabotia fasciatus), first described by Dabry de Thiersant, 1872 is a medium-sized fish in the family Botiidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 18.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Botiidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Parabotia fasciatus
Authority
Dabry de Thiersant, 1872
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
18.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Water Temp
20–26 °C

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Parabotia Fasciatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parabotia Fasciatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; demersal; pH range: 6.8 - 7.8; dH range: 6 - 18. Subtropical; 20°C - 26°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
18.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–26°C
pH Range
6.8–7.8

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Dabry de Thiersant, 1872

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