Puntioplites Proctozystron
📖 Overview
Inhabits large, slow flowing rivers . Commonly found in standing and slowly moving water of streams, canal, ditches and reservoirs. Moves into flooded forests and marshes during high water periods. Usually occurs around submerged aquatic or inundated terrestrial vegetation where it consumes some algae but mostly insects and zooplankton. Larger fish are marketed fresh while smaller ones are used to make prahoc along the Tonlé Sap, Cambodia . Reaches more than 30 cm in length .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Body color brownish with reticulated dark scale edges; 17-22 dorsal spine serrations; serrated anal spine; very dark median fins, never orange . Last simple dorsal ray not reaching caudal fin in adults; dark grey anal, caudal and dorsal fins . Origin of pelvic fin opposite to origin of dorsal fin; lateral line decurved and extending to middle of caudal peduncle .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Puntioplites Proctozystron is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Puntioplites Proctozystron is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Puntioplites Proctozystron is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Puntioplites Proctozystron 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
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17.4 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 516 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Puntioplites Proctozystron has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbus proctozysron | Bleeker | 1865 | Synonym |
| Barbus proctozystron | Bleeker | 1865 | Synonym |
| Barbus smithi | Hora | 1923 | Synonym |
| Puntioplites proctozysron | Bleeker | 1865 | Synonym |
| Puntius proctozysron | Bleeker | 1865 | Synonym |
| Puntius proctozystron | Bleeker | 1865 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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