Sikukia Gudgeri
📖 Overview
Occurs in large upland rivers, usually near the bottom of the channel over sand substrate . Enters flooded fields . Frequently overlooked and rarely recorded due to its rather nondescript appearance and its occurrence along the very bottom of the river over sand substrate. Always found in flowing water and little is known about the migratory habitats of this species. All specimens examined had mouths full of sand which is strained for detritus, diatoms, algae, worms and other organisms. Taken in large numbers by trawls and haul seines in the middle Mekong along the Thai-Lao border .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal soft rays: 8. Anal fin with 5 branched rays; no black spot on the anterior base of the dorsal fin, but the tip of the fin blackish . Gill rakers on first arch 30-33 . Silvery color .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sikukia Gudgeri is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Sikukia Gudgeri is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Sikukia Gudgeri is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 522 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Sikukia Gudgeri has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
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