Parailia Occidentalis
📖 Overview
Confined to large and moderate rivers; sometimes penetrates into estuaries; gregarious schooling species, such schools probably an important prey for several larger carnivorous species . Oviparous, eggs are unguarded . Maximum TL reported 85 mm .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 51 - 68. Diagnosis: adipose fin present; inner side of pectoral spine feebly serrated, with small to very small serrations; 51-68 soft anal fin rays; vomerine teeth usually absent; a dark triangular blotch at base of caudal fin . : elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Parailia Occidentalis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Parailia Occidentalis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical; 0°S - 15°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailia occidentalis | Pellegrin | 1901 | Synonym |
| Physailia ansorgi | Boulenger | 1910 | Synonym |
| Physailia occidentalis | Pellegrin | 1901 | Synonym |
| Physailia pellucida | Reizer, Mattei & De Vos | 1980 | Synonym |
| Physailia villiersi | Boulenger | 1912 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 35 records indexed .
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