Semah mahseer
📖 Overview
Found in medium to large-sized rivers . Kept in ponds or cages in open water. Seldom seen in markets . Multiple spawner .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5. Distinguished from other species of the genus in the Lancangjiang River by the following combination of characters: body compressed; median lobe of lower lip short, free margin truncate, not extending to a line connecting inner corners of mouth; eyes visible in ventral view; isthmus with small distinct scales, more than 18 scales between isthmus and origin of pelvic fin; gill rakers 15-20; supero-posterior margin of dorsal fin deeply concave; tip of anal fin pointed; color in life silvery, back dark, fins dark gray (Ref 13848).: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Semah mahseer is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.7 - 8.7. Tropical; 18°C - 26°C east to Viet Nam and south to Indonesia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbus douronensis | Valenciennes | 1842 | Synonym |
| Labeobarbus douronensis | Valenciennes | 1842 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Semah mahseer.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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