Siamese flying fox
📖 Overview
Usually occurs in hill streams or near rapids, in clear, fast flowing water . Found at bottom depths of rivers and streams. Microphagous, feeding on periphyton and phytoplankton .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 22 - 24. With broad lateral stripe along the body; lateral stripe extending onto middle rays of caudal fin; 8-9 predorsal scales; rostral barbels only ; 2-3 scale rows between anus and anal fin origin .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Siamese flying fox is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 20. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Siamese flying fox is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Siamese flying fox is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Siamese flying fox has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Siamese flying fox.
🔍 Similar Species
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