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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Parakneria Marmorata

Parakneria marmorata Norman, 1923
Max Length
14.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Parakneria Marmorata (Parakneria marmorata), first described by Norman, 1923 is a small fish in the family Kneriidae (order Gonorynchiformes). Adults typically reach 14.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Parakneria marmorata
Authority
Norman, 1923
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
14.9 cm
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9. Diagnosis: body depth 8.25 times in SL; head length 5.8 times in SL; snout rounded, 1.1 times longer than postorbital distance, 2.3 times in HL; eye superolateral, 6.45 times in HL, 2.2 times in interorbital width, 2.7 times in snout length; interorbital distance 2.9 times in HL; dorsal fin origin about equidistant from end of snout and base of caudal; anal fin base 1.95 times further from pelvic fin base than from caudal fin base; pectoral fin length 6 times in SL, slightly shorter than head length; pelvic fins 6.75 times in SL, 1.15 times in HL; caudal peduncle 1.8 times longer than deep . : elongated; Cross section: circular.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parakneria Marmorata is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
14.9cm
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Rays
9

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Norman, 1923

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