Malayan Vampiric Sheatfish
📖 Overview
Malayan Vampiric Sheatfish (Belodontichthys dinema), first described by Bleeker, 1851 is a very large fish in the family Siluridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 100.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 4; Anal soft rays: 85 - 96. Strongly compressed head and body. Upturned snout, profile concave above the eye. Dorsal small. Corner of mouth below eye level. Pectoral longer than head. Caudal fin with upper lobe slightly longer than lower lobe .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Malayan Vampiric Sheatfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Malayan Vampiric Sheatfish |
| 🌍CES | sumec dinema |
| 🌍IND | Sengarat |
| 🌍MSA | Begahak |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belodontichthys macrochir | Bleeker | 1858 | Synonym |
| Wallago dinema | Bleeker | 1851 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 14 records indexed .
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