Borneo river sprat
📖 Overview
Occurs in tidal zone of large rivers. Feeds mainly on planktonic crustaceans. Reported as non-migratory, may move short distances from the main river channels during high water periods. Used to produce prahoc and tuk trey .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 18; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 16 - 27. Body depth increasing with size of fish, belly sharply keeled, with 9 to 12 + 6 to 9 scutes. Pre-maxillae long and toothed; second supra-maxilla as long as or longer than blade of maxilla. Pectoral axillary scale at least 1/3 length of fin. No grey or silvery stripe along flank . Last 2 rays of anal fin not forming a separate finlet .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Borneo river sprat is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; pelagic. Tropical; 17°N - 4°S
🌿 Ecology
planktonic crustaceans
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Borneo river sprat |
| 🌍CES | sleďovec indonéský |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Борнеоская селёдочка |
| 🌍THA | ปลาซิวแก้วหางไหม้ |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clupeoides exilis | Fowler | 1935 | Synonym |
| Kowala borneensis | Bleeker | 1851 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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