Siamese algae-eater
📖 Overview
Adults are found in medium to large-sized rivers and enters flooded fields on solid surfaces in flowing waters. Mostly herbivorous, feed largely on algae, periphyton and phytoplankton, but also take insect larvae or zooplankton. In current, they hold onto fixed objects with their sucker-like mouth. For breathing, water is pumped into the gill cavity through a small spiracle and across the gills for gas exchange. Large fish are sold in the markets, smaller ones are used to make prahoc . Aquarium keeping: needs plant feed; adults territorial; in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Has 9 branched dorsal rays; 36-40 lateral line scales; no dark spots on pelvic and anal fins ; a small dark spot always present behind spiracle; sometimes tiny tubercles on side of head and large tubercles confined to snout .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Siamese algae-eater is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Siamese algae-eater is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Siamese algae-eater is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19; potamodromous . Tropical; 25°C - 28°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Siamese algae-eater 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 algae-eater is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Siamese algae-eater has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Algae eater · Chinese algae eater · Chinese algae-eater · Honey Sucker · Indian algae eater · Siamese algae-eater · Siamese headbreather · Sucking 'Loach' · sucker loach · sucking loach |
| 🌍CES | přísavka thajská |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Siamesisk algeæder |
| 🇩🇪German | Putzerschmerle · Siamesische Saugschmerle |
| 🇵🇱Polish | glonojad syjamski |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Сиамский гиринохейл |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Pez asiático comedor de algas |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 双孔鱼 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gyrinocheilops kaznakoi | Berg | 1906 | Synonym |
| Gyrinocheilus kaznakoi | Berg | 1906 | Synonym |
| Gyrinocheilus kaznakovi | Berg | 1906 | Synonym |
| Gyrinocheilus monchadskii | Krasyukova & Gusev | 1987 | Synonym |
| Psilorhynchus aymonieri | Tirant | 1883 | Synonym |
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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