Predaceous chub
📖 Overview
Predaceous chub (Parazacco spilurus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 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
Diet information for Predaceous chub is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Predaceous chub is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Predaceous Chub |
| 🌍CES | parazako hongkongský |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | カスリバヤ · ニジカワムツ |
| 🌍VIE | cá chuôn |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 異鱲 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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