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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Paraschistura Alepidota

Paraschistura alepidota Mirza & Bănărescu, 1970
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Paraschistura Alepidota (Paraschistura alepidota), first described by Mirza & Bănărescu, 1970 is a fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Nemacheilidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Paraschistura alepidota
Authority
Mirza & Bănărescu, 1970
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
VU
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Paraschistura Alepidota is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paraschistura Alepidota 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. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L3.02 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Mirza & Bănărescu, 1970

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Nemacheilus alepidotus Mirza & Bănărescu 1970 Synonym
Nemacheilus rupicola alepidotus Mirza & Bănărescu 1970 Synonym
Noemacheilus alepidotus Mirza & Bănărescu 1970 Synonym
Noemacheilus rupicola alepidotus Mirza & Bănărescu 1970 Synonym
Schistura alepidotus Mirza & Bănărescu 1970 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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