Parasikukia Maculata
📖 Overview
Parasikukia Maculata (Parasikukia maculata), first described by Doi, 2000 is a tiny fish. Adults typically reach 3.80 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. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 30. Body silvery with small, distinct, dark, saddle-shaped spot anterior to origin of dorsal fin and small dark blotch on caudal peduncle; all fins greyish .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Parasikukia Maculata is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - ? m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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