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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Paraschistura Alta

Paraschistura alta Nalbant & Bianco, 1998
Max Length
4.3 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Overview information for Paraschistura Alta is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Paraschistura alta
Authority
Nalbant & Bianco, 1998
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
4.3 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 5. Deep bodied with complete lateral line and deeply forked caudal fin. Free margin of dorsal fin emarginate.: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paraschistura Alta is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Paraschistura Alta is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Paraschistura Alta is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
4.3cm
Dorsal Spines
3
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Spines
2
Anal Rays
5

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Nalbant & Bianco, 1998

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