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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Parasikukia Maculata

Parasikukia maculata Doi, 2000
Max Length
3.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Parasikukia Maculata is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Parasikukia maculata
Authority
Doi, 2000
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.8 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Parasikukia
Parasikukia
Species
Parasikukia Maculata
Parasikukia maculata

🐟 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

Diet information for Parasikukia Maculata is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Parasikukia Maculata is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - ? m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
3.8cm
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Rays
9
Vertebrae
30

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Doi, 2000

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