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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Paratherina Cyanea

Paratherina cyanea Aurich, 1935
Max Length
20 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Paratherina Cyanea (Paratherina cyanea) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Paratherina cyanea
Authority
Aurich, 1935
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
20 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Paratherina
Paratherina
Species
Paratherina Cyanea
Paratherina cyanea

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Paratherina Cyanea is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paratherina Cyanea is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Paratherina Cyanea is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Paratherina Cyanea is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic; non-migratory. Tropical; 2°S - 3°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
20cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Aurich, 1935

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