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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Manchurian spiny loach

Parabotia mantschuricus Berg, 1907
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Max Length
21.5 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
—
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
—
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Manchurian spiny loach is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Parabotia mantschuricus
Authority
Berg, 1907
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
21.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
16–20 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Manchurian spiny loach is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Manchurian spiny loach is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Manchurian spiny loach is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Manchurian spiny loach is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; non-migratory. Temperate; 16°C - 20°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
21.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
16–20°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Berg, 1907

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