Pangasius Mahakamensis
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Small specimens (smaller than 15 cm) were collected in brackish water in the river delta, while larger ones were found in the upper part. No vegetation were found at the banks, relatively strong current, deep and turbid water. An omnivorous fish, feeding mainly on insects and small fruits. Spawning periods unknown .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 27 - 32. Short caudal peduncle (14-16.7% SL). Large eye diameter (22.8-29.4% HL). Short mandibulary barbel (19.6-45.8% HL). Short predorsal length (30.1-32.7% SL) .: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pangasius Mahakamensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical East Kalimantan, Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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