Parachela melanosticta
| Parachela melanosticta | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Xenocyprididae |
| Genus: | Parachela |
| Species: | P. melanosticta
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| Binomial name | |
| Parachela melanosticta Page, Tangjitjaroen, Limpichat, Randall, Boyd, Tongnunui, and Pfeiffer, 2024
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Parachela melanosticta is a species of xenocypridid fish native to the Mae Klong river in Thailand. It was described to science as a new, distinct species in 2024.[1]
Description
Parachela melanosticta is a small fish, growing to around 4.73 cm (1.86 in) in length. In life, it is a silver color across the body while the caudal fin possesses two red spots near the base and two black spots near the tips. It can be distinguished from other members of the genus outside of P. johorensis by these black spots. It can be further distinguished by its pectoral fin reaching its anal fin.[1]
Etymology
The specific name, melanosticta, references the black spots near the tips of the caudal fin.[1]
Taxonomic evaluation
Parachela melanosticta was found to form a clade with P. johorensis.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Page, Lawrence; Tangjitjaroen, Weerapongse; Limpichat, Jirasin; Randall, Zachary; Boyd, David; Tongnunui, Sampan; Pfeiffer, John (September 19, 2024). "A taxonomic revision of Parachela with descriptions of two new species (Cypriniformes: Xenocyprididae)". Journal of Fish Biology. 105 (6): 1875–1905. Retrieved August 14, 2025.