Puntioplites Falcifer
📖 Overview
Inhabits large upland rivers. Seems to avoid standing water. Little is known about its biology. Like other members of the genus, it probably feeds mainly on plant matter and occasionally on insects and insect larvae . Also reported to prefer deep pools in the river and to migrate into streams, canals and lakes during the flood season. Migrates in large schools . Migrates together with Cosmochilus harmandi, Cirrhinus spp., Labeo chrysophekadion and Bangana sp . Marketed fresh .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Last simple anal ray osseus and serrated posteriorly; pale orange anal, pelvic and dorsal fins; last simple dorsal ray reaching the caudal fin in adults and with 28-36 serrae (in specimens 6-15 cm SL) ; serrated anal spine; silvery body coloration .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Puntioplites Falcifer is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
plant matter and occasionally on insects and insect larvae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Puntioplites Falcifer is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Puntioplites Falcifer 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
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🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Puntioplites Falcifer.
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