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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Paracobitis Maolanensis

Paracobitis maolanensis Li, Ran & Chen, 2006
Max Length
5.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Paracobitis Maolanensis (Paracobitis maolanensis) 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 5.7 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Paracobitis maolanensis
Authority
Li, Ran & Chen, 2006
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
5.7 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal soft rays: 7. Similar to Paracobitis longibarbatus and Paracobitis posterodorsalus, but distinguished from the latter by the following characters: nose without barbel; delicate mouth barbel; formation of exceptional pectoral fin; and caudal fin deeply forked . : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paracobitis Maolanensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Paracobitis Maolanensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Paracobitis Maolanensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00832 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
5.7cm
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Li, Ran & Chen, 2006

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