Parakneria Spekii

📖 Overview

Maximum total length recorded is 61.9mm . Inhabits upland streams and pools; hardy, can survive some time out of water . Omnivorous, feeding on algae, small insect larvae and crustaceans, but preferring algae if present .

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Diagnosis: body depth 7 - 11.4 times in TL, 5.9-9.4 times in SL . Head as broad as deep, 2 times as long as broad , its length 5.4-6.4 times in TL and 4.4-5.1 times in SL . Snout length 32.9-40.7% HL . Eye lateral, just visible from below , 4-5.3 times in HL, 19-25% HL . Interorbital width 40-46.9% HL . Dorsal fin origin at equal distance from anterior border of eye, centre of eye or snout tip and from root of caudal. Predorsal length 54.8-59% SL . Anal fin origin a little nearer root of caudal than root of ventrals . Preanal length 76.1-79.3% SL . Pectoral a little shorter than head , longer than pelvic , 14.9-21.6% SL . Pelvic fin 11.6-17.7% SL . Caudal peduncle nearly twice as long as deep , its length 13-16.3% SL and 63.0-77.9% HL . Distinct coloration consisting of rounded dark olive spots on the back . : elongated; Cross section: circular.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parakneria Spekii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Parakneria Spekii is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Parakneria Spekii is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 7.0 - ? ; dH range: 5 - 15. Tropical; 20°C - 22°C

🌿 Ecology

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🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

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