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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Sikukia Stejnegeri

Sikukia stejnegeri Smith, 1931
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Occurs in lowland rivers. Rarely found in large numbers. Little is known about the biology of this species. Reported to be herbivorous . Used to make prahoc along the Tonlé Sap, Cambodia.

Scientific Name
Sikukia stejnegeri
Authority
Smith, 1931
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
12 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Sikukia
Sikukia
Species
Sikukia Stejnegeri
Sikukia stejnegeri

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal soft rays: 9. Has black spot at the base of the anterior dorsal fin ray; dark green back ; 25-27 gill rakers on first arch ; 6 branched anal-fin rays .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sikukia Stejnegeri is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Potamodromous
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
12cm
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Rays
9

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
18.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Smith, 1931

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

⚡ Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Sikukia Stejnegeri is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Sikukia Stejnegeri has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

📊 Population Dynamics

Year Region Index Notes
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