Paraschistura Ilamensis
📖 Overview
Paraschistura Ilamensis (Paraschistura ilamensis), first described by Vatandoust & Eagderi, 2015 is a small fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 5.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species can be diagnosed from its congeners in Iran by a combination of none unique characters including scaled, stout and deep body; emarginate caudal fin, deep caudal peduncle; flanks with 7-10 irregular and interrupted vertical pale brown bars and 2 obvious small dark spots on the upper and lower caudal fin unbranched rays; moveable protuberance at the antero-ventral corner of the eye in males . : elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paraschistura Ilamensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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