Schistura Paraxena
📖 Overview
Schistura Paraxena (Schistura paraxena) is a ray-finned fish of the family Nemacheilidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 37 - 39. Schistura paraxena differs from all species of Schistura by having conspicuous peduncular crests along its dorsal and ventral extremities and a plain beige body coloration consisting of crests brownish gray and a pale spot medially at caudal-fin base. It can be further distinguished by having the following characters: dorsal fin with 8½ branched rays; pectoral fin with 11-12 rays; pelvic fin with 9 rays; 37-38 vertebrae; predorsal length 50-52% SL; caudal-peduncle length 17-18% SL (88-92% HL; 5.6-5.8 times SL); lateral line complete; breast naked; predorsal area scaled; and upper lip not notched .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Schistura Paraxena is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Schistura Paraxena is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Schistura Paraxena is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical West River, Pearl River drainage in Guangxi, China.
🌿 Ecology
nymphs of the stonefly family Perlidae (Ref
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🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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