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Kessler's loach (Paraschistura kessleri) fish species and information / pictures of Kessler's loach - Paraschistura kessleri
Kessler's loach (Paraschistura kessleri) fish species information
Scientific Name
Paraschistura kessleri
Common Name
Kessler's loach
Biology
Unknown
Classification
Classified By
G?nther, 1889
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Carps (Cypriniformes)
Family
River loaches (Balitoridae)
Distribution
Region
Asia
Distribution
Asia: Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Range
Unknown
Environment
Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
22
°C
Water Temperature To
30
°C
Depth From - meters
Unknown
m
Depth To - meters
Unknown
m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Trophic Level
2.99 s.e. 0.30 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False
Physical Size and Genetics
Maximum Length
4.3
cm
Common Length
Unknown
cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5010 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)
Human Uses and Population
Human Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
Not Evaluated