Long-fatty finned mystus
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Found in all types of lowland wetlands . Usually associated with slow-flowing, turbid waters and soft bottom . Adults feed on insect larvae, zooplankton and small fishes. Move into the flooded riparian forests during periods of high water and returns to rivers during November and December. Oviparous, distinct pairing possibly like other members of the same family . Usually sold fresh. Commercial foodfish and some aquarium trades .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 42 - 45. Uniform dark grey body; the adipose fin much longer than the anal fin and contiguous with the dorsal fin; very long barbels, with the maxillary barbels reaching to or beyond the caudal-fin base . Cranial fontanel extends to base of occipital process .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Long-fatty finned mystus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
In Kapuas Lakes area in Kalimantan Barat Indonesia, fishermen reported that this species breeds 2 or 3 times in a year .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
insect larvae, zooplankton and small fishes
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Long-fatty finned mystus 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 Long-fatty finned mystus is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Long-fatty finned mystus 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 |
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Long-fatty finned mystus |
| 🌍CES | sumíček singaringanský |
| 🌍JAV | Senggaringan |
| 🌍KHM | ត្រីកញ្ចុះ |
| 🌍THA | ปลาแขยงใบข้าว |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagrus macronemus | Bleeker | 1846 | Heterotypic |
| Bagrus singaringan | Bleeker | 1846 | Synonym |
| Hypselobagrus macronema | Bleeker | 1846 | Heterotypic |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Long-fatty finned mystus.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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