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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Paracanthobrama Guichenoti

Paracanthobrama guichenoti Bleeker, 1864
Max Length
41.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Paracanthobrama Guichenoti (Paracanthobrama guichenoti) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 41.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Paracanthobrama guichenoti
Authority
Bleeker, 1864
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
41.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Paracanthobrama
Paracanthobrama
Species
Paracanthobrama Guichenoti
Paracanthobrama guichenoti

🐟 Physical Description

: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paracanthobrama Guichenoti is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

Eggs are sticky and are deposited on submerged aquatic plants or other material.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00933 × L3.18 (TL)
Max TL
41.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Bleeker, 1864

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