aquarium
📖 Overview
Usually found in clear, relatively fast waters with gravel and boulder . Occurs in medium to large-sized rivers . Moves out onto the floodplain during high water where it feeds on algae, periphyton, phytoplankton and some zooplankton. Used to make prahoc in Tonlé Sap, Cambodia. Occasionally imported in the aquarium trade. .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Reticulate pattern of blackish scale margins on the body and a large, black blotch at caudal-fin base . Gill rakers 5-6+28-30 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for aquarium is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 20°C - 24°C
🌿 Ecology
algae, periphyton, phytoplankton and some zooplankton
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"aquarium 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 aquarium is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for aquarium 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
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Silver Flying Fox |
| 🌍CES | Parmoun Síťkovaný |
| 🇩🇪German | Genetzter Algenfresser · Goldbrauner Algenfresser · Netz-Pinselalgenfresser · Netzalgenfresser · Puzzlebarbe · Schwanzfleck-Algenfresser |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Verkkoleväbarbi |
| 🌍KHM | Trey Changva Lchaung · Trey Changwa Chuhn Chuak · ត្រី.......... |
| 🌍LAO | Pa Toke Thoi |
| 🌍THA | ปลาสร้อยดอกยาง |
| 🌍VIE | Cá Nút |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossocheilus oblongus stigmaeus | Smith | 1945 | Synonym |
| Crossocheilus stigmaeus | Smith | 1945 | Synonym |
| Crossocheilus tchangi | Fowler | 1935 | Synonym |
| Epalzeorhynchos coatesi | Fowler | 1937 | Synonym |
| Holotylognathus reticulatus | Fowler | 1934 | Synonym |
| Tylognathus coatesi | Fowler | 1937 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect aquarium.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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