Paratherina Wolterecki
📖 Overview
Paratherina Wolterecki (Paratherina wolterecki) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14. Distinguished from its congeners by the combination of the following characters: mouth directed upwards; 35-38 scales in longitudinal row; ethmoid elongate; and 13-14 branched anal rays .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Paratherina Wolterecki is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; non-migratory. Tropical; 2°S - 3°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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