Goldstriped flying fox
📖 Overview
Occurs usually in large rivers with turbid water, often found under floating houses, logs, boats . Found at bottom depths of rivers. Probably moves into the floodplains during high water periods and may spawn there. Feeds on algae, periphyton, phytoplankton and some zooplankton. Used for prahoc or nuoc mam .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Presence of a black stripe running from head to an enlarged blotch at caudal-fin base, not extending onto the fin itself; 10 predorsal scales; large maxillary and rostral barbels; 18-20 gill rakers on first arch .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Goldstriped flying fox is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - ? ; dH range: 5 - ?. Tropical; 23°C - 25°C
🌿 Ecology
algae, periphyton, phytoplankton and some zooplankton
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossocheilos cobitis | Bleeker | 1854 | Synonym |
| Crossocheilus kalliurus | Smith | 1945 | Synonym |
| Crossochilus cobitis | Bleeker | 1854 | Synonym |
| Epalzeorhynchos kalliurus | Smith | 1945 | Synonym |
| Lobocheilos cobitis | Bleeker | 1854 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Goldstriped flying fox.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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