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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Paraschistura Microlabra

Paraschistura microlabra Mirza & Nalbant, 1981
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Paraschistura Microlabra (Paraschistura microlabra), first described by Mirza & Nalbant, 1981 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 microlabra
Authority
Mirza & Nalbant, 1981
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
VU
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Paraschistura Microlabra is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paraschistura Microlabra 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 & Nalbant, 1981

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