Parachela williaminae

Parachela williaminae

Tropical
Lower river
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Southeast Asia
Fusiform
Small
Tropical fish

Parachela williaminae is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Xenocyprididae, the East Asian minnows or sharpbellies. It inhabits Thailand, Cambodia and Laos. It has a maximum length of 12 centimetres (4.7 in) and is used for food locally.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Parachela
Water type: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform