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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Sinibotia Superciliaris

Sinibotia superciliaris Günther, 1892
Max Length
16.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Sinibotia Superciliaris (Sinibotia superciliaris), first described by Günther, 1892 is a medium-sized fish in the family Botiidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 16.40 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 Botiidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Sinibotia superciliaris
Authority
Günther, 1892
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
16.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
20–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Color pattern consisting of 7-9 wide bars, not always very distinct; no black longitudinal rows of spots or thin stripes .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sinibotia Superciliaris is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical; 20°C - 26°C Recorded from the Mekong drainage in Yunnan, China (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00912 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
16.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–26°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Günther, 1892

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