Parambassis Siamensis
📖 Overview
Inhabits medium to large-sized rivers and flooded fields of the middle Mekong ; in the basin-wide tributary of the lower Mekong . Occurs in lowland swamps and rivers ; in sluggish and still standing waters . Oviparous .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
A conspicuous black blotch at the tip of the spinous dorsal fin; a dark vertically elongated blotch behind the upper extremity of the gill opening (may be very weak or absent); the second anal spine not much enlarged.: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Parambassis Siamensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambassis siamensis | Fowler | 1937 | Synonym |
| Chanda punctulata | Fraser-Brunner | 1955 | Synonym |
| Chanda siamensis | Fowler | 1937 | Synonym |
| Channa punctulata | Fraser-Brunner | 1955 | Synonym |
| Parambassis punctulata | Fraser-Brunner | 1955 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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