Parasinilabeo Microps
📖 Overview
Inhabits underground rivers between November and March, feeding mainly on filamentous algae; between March and September, moves to the middle or lower layers of fast flowing currents or inter-montane streams for breeding .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 10; Anal soft rays: 7. Relatively small eyes, 16.7-26.7% of HL. Prefringe of rostral cap splitting into tiny fimbriations and with dense hornified papillae. Prefringe of lower lip densely covered with hornified papillae and reaching area between 1/3 and 1/2 of eye. Ventral of head and hornified prefinge of lower lip without black pigment. With rostral barbels, the length equal to or longer than eye diameter. Without maxillary barbels. Gill rakers short and tiny .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Parasinilabeo Microps is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pararectoris microps | Su, Yang & Cui | 2001 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Parasinilabeo Microps.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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