Occurs in lowland rivers and swamps in small groups . Found at the water surface in small and medium-sized rivers with nearby areas of floodplain forest . Feeds on plankton . Used to make prahoc .
With subterminal black blotches on caudal-fin lobes ; 24 branched anal rays .: fusiform / normal.
Behavioural data for Parachela Maculicauda is currently being reviewed.
Diet information for Parachela Maculicauda is currently being compiled.
Reproduction data for Parachela Maculicauda is currently being compiled.
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical
plankton (Ref
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