Siamese glass fish

Parachela siamensis

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Southeast Asia
Elongated
Medium
Tropical fish

Parachela siamensis is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Xenocyprididae, the East Asian minnows or sharpbellies. This species is found in mainland Southeast Asia.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Parachela
Maximum length: 19 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Asia: Mekong and Chao Phraya basins (Ref. 27732 ); and Indonesia (Ref. 12693 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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