Osteochilus Microcephalus
📖 Overview
Lives in highland streams to lowland rivers and peats . Found in a variety of habitats, but frequently in sluggish, turbid waters . Occur in midwater to bottom depths in rivers, streams, canals and swamps. Moves into flooded forests and grassland during the flood season. It returns to the rivers later, with highest numbers appearing from December to February. Used to make prahoc and nuoc mam .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Presence of broad black mid-lateral stripe that ends at caudal-fin base ; 10-13 branched dorsal rays; reddish caudal fin; 1 or 3 tubercles at tip of snout .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Osteochilus Microcephalus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Osteochilus Microcephalus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Osteochilus Microcephalus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 12 - 20. Tropical; 22°C - 28°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osteochilus brachynotopterus | Bleeker | 1855 | Synonym |
| Osteochilus tripore | Bleeker | 1852 | Synonym |
| Osteochilus triporos | Bleeker | 1852 | Synonym |
| Osteochilus triporus | Bleeker | 1852 | Synonym |
| Rohita brachynotopterus | Bleeker | 1855 | Synonym |
| Rohita microcephalus | Valenciennes | 1842 | Synonym |
| Rohita triporos | Bleeker | 1852 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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