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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Paraschistura Montana

Paraschistura montana McClelland, 1838
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Max Length
12.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Paraschistura Montana (Paraschistura montana), first described by McClelland, 1838 is a small fish in the family Nemacheilidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 12.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Paraschistura montana
Authority
McClelland, 1838
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
12.1 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Water Temp
18–22 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Paraschistura Montana is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paraschistura Montana is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 6 - 18. Tropical; 18°C - 22°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
12.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
18–22°C
pH Range
6.5–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
McClelland, 1838

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