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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Paratherina Striata

Paratherina striata Aurich, 1935
Max Length
14.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Paratherina Striata (Paratherina striata) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14.2 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 striata
Authority
Aurich, 1935
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
14.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Paratherina
Paratherina
Species
Paratherina Striata
Paratherina striata

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Paratherina Striata is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Paratherina Striata is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Paratherina Striata is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
14.6cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic; non-migratory. Tropical; 2°S - 3°S Endemic to Lakes Towuti, Wawontoa and Mahalona, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

🌿 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
14.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Aurich, 1935

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