Predaceous chub
📖 Overview
Predaceous chub (Parazacco fasciatus), first described by Günther, 1868 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 13.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cyprinidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Pale brown on back of the body; white on belly; tinged with red brown and irregular zones on sides of body; red on belly of the head and a dark round spot in base of caudal fin. . A row of pelvic scutes from the base of pelvic fin to the anus; snout pointed sharply. Lateral line curves downward on trunk and upward back the central axis after expanding the caudal peduncle; dorsal fin short, without hard spine and its origin opposite behind the origin of the pelvic fin; anal fin well developed .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Predaceous chub is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspius spilurus fasciatus | Koller | 1927 | Synonym |
| Opsariichthys elegans | Pellegrin & Chevey | 1934 | Synonym |
| Parazacco babeensis | Nguyen & Nguyen | 2000 | Heterotypic |
| Parazacco vinhi | Nguyen & Nguyen | 2000 | Heterotypic |
| Parazacco vuquangensis | Nguyen | 1995 | Synonym |
| Zacco asperus | Nichols & Pope | 1927 | Synonym |
| Zacco fasciatus | Koller | 1927 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Predaceous chub.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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