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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Paracanthocobitis Putaoensis

Paracanthocobitis putaoensis Lin, Chen & Chen, 2023
Max Length
7.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Paracanthocobitis Putaoensis (Paracanthocobitis putaoensis) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Paracanthocobitis putaoensis
Authority
Lin, Chen & Chen, 2023
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
7.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Paracanthocobitis
Paracanthocobitis
Species
Paracanthocobitis Putaoensis
Paracanthocobitis putaoensis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Anal soft rays: 8. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: horizontally oriented suborbital groove in males; incomplete lateral line, with 39-54 pores, extending to anus but not surpassing origin of anal-fin; axillary pelvic lobe present; 9½-10½ (usually 10½) branched dorsal-fin rays; 11-12 (usually 11) pectoral-fin rays; and caudal fin with 3-5 dark bands .: elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paracanthocobitis Putaoensis 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
7.5cm
Dorsal Rays
14
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Lin, Chen & Chen, 2023

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