Paracobitis Salihae
📖 Overview
Paracobitis Salihae (Paracobitis salihae), first described by Kaya, Turan, Kalayci, Bayçelebi & Freyhof, 2020 is a small fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 6.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished and differs from P. zabgawraensis by having a greater predorsal length 56-57% SL (vs. 49-56); caudal fin truncate (vs. emarginate); greater prepelvic length 54% SL (vs. 50-53); longer barbels with outer rostral barbel 24-32% HL (vs. 16-24); maxillary barbel 27-34% HL (vs 19-27); further distinguished by a K2P distance of 3.6% .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paracobitis Salihae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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