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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Pla Paeb Sai

Parachela hypophthalmus Bleeker, 1860
Max Length
16.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Pla Paeb Sai (Parachela hypophthalmus), first described by Bleeker, 1860 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 16.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical 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 Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Parachela hypophthalmus
Authority
Bleeker, 1860
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
16.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pla Paeb Sai is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pla Paeb Sai 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
3.4±0.4
Food Items

small fishes, insects and crustaceans (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
16.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1860

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES kýlnatka spodnooká
🌍THA Pla Paeb Sai

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Chela hypophthalmus Bleeker 1860 Synonym
Oxygaster hypophthalmus Bleeker 1860 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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