Parasphaerichthys Lineatus
📖 Overview
Overview information for Parasphaerichthys Lineatus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2 - 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 4 - 6; Anal spines: 8 - 10; Anal soft rays: 11 - 14; Vertebrae: 25 - 26. Absence of lateral ocellus on middle of flank; presence of a conspicuous mid-lateral stripe; number of abdominal ribs usually 8 starting on second vertebra; and a single epural in the caudal fin. Posterior branch of first pelvic soft ray elongated as filament that projects slightly beyond fin membrane .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Parasphaerichthys Lineatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Parasphaerichthys Lineatus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
In captivity, the male predominantly picks up the released egss from the bottom of the tank and stores them in a nest built beneath a projecting corner of a small stone. The nest has a number of small air bubbles and several dozen eggs that together formed a compact mass that adhered to the stone .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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