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Parachela microlepis
Species of fish From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Parachela microlepis is a species of xenocypridid fish native to the Mae Klong and Mekong rivers in Thailand. It was described to science as a distinct species in 2024.[1]
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Description
Parachela microlepis is a small fish, growing to around 4.41 cm (1.74 in) in length. In life, it is a silver color across the entire body and fins, with a gold-coppery stripe down the spine. It can be distinguished from all other members of the genus by its six pelvic fin rays, amount of lateral-line scales, and distinctive snout and anal fin shapes.[1]
Etymology
The specific name, microlepis, references the much smaller scale size in comparison to other members of the genus.[1]
Taxonomic evaluation
Parachela microlepis was found to have formed two different distinct clades within the species, one native to the Mekong and the other to the Mae Klong.[1]
References
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