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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Paracanthocobitis Abutwebi

Paracanthocobitis abutwebi Singer & Page, 2015
Max Length
5.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Paracanthocobitis Abutwebi (Paracanthocobitis abutwebi) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.3 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Paracanthocobitis abutwebi
Authority
Singer & Page, 2015
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
5.3 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Paracanthocobitis
Paracanthocobitis
Species
Paracanthocobitis Abutwebi
Paracanthocobitis abutwebi

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 11. Paracanthocobitis abutwebi is distinguished from all other congeners by the combination of the following characters: complete lateral line; absence of axillary pelvic lobe; alternating large and small dark spots along lateral line; pattern of dark specks on upper side between small dorsal saddles; 4-5 dark bands on cauda fin of adult; usually 11K dorsal-fin rays; and 13 pectoral-fin rays .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paracanthocobitis Abutwebi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
5.3cm
Dorsal Rays
11

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Singer & Page, 2015

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