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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Paracobitis Basharensis

Paracobitis basharensis Freyhof, Esmaeili, Sayyadzadeh & Geiger, 2014
Max Length
6.1 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Paracobitis Basharensis (Paracobitis basharensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.1 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Paracobitis basharensis
Authority
Freyhof, Esmaeili, Sayyadzadeh & Geiger, 2014
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
6.1 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

This species is diagnosed from other epigean congeners in the Middle East by its dorsal-fin origin at about one eye diameter behind a vertical of pelvic-fin origin (vs. above or in front) . : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paracobitis Basharensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Paracobitis Basharensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Paracobitis Basharensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00832 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
6.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Freyhof, Esmaeili, Sayyadzadeh & Geiger, 2014

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