aquarium
📖 Overview
aquarium (Tor tambra) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 100 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Commercially fished and consumed as food.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 39 - 41. Median lobe on lower lip very short, with truncate posterior margin, not reaching beyond imaginary line between corners of mouth in adults, shorter in juveniles; absence of dark longitudinal stripe in adults; anal fin tip pointed . Mentum short; predorsal scales 7-10; transverse scale rows 4/1/2; total gill rakers on external face of first gill arch 16-22; vertebrae 39-43; juveniles (in Mekong basin) silvery, pelvic fins yellow with white lateral margin; adults without lateral stripe, predominantly yellowish-green in color .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for aquarium is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for aquarium is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for aquarium is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"aquarium 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
Detailed nutritional data for aquarium is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for aquarium has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Acehnese Mahseer · Javan mahseer · River carp · Semah Mahseer |
| 🌍CES | mahsír jávský |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Flod karpe |
| 🇩🇪German | Grossschuppen barbe · Riesen barbe |
| 🌍EST | Semahmahsir · Tambramahsir |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Barbi |
| 🌍JAV | Sengkareng |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | コイモドキ |
| 🌍LAO | Pa Koua |
| 🌍MSA | Belian · ikan kelah · Ikan Semah · Kancera · Kelah · Tambera |
| 🇵🇱Polish | Brzana |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Махсир |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Barbo indico |
| 🌍THA | Pla Ka · Pla wien · ปลาเวียนชมพู |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbus tambra | Valenciennes | 1842 | Synonym |
| Labeobarbus tambra | Valenciennes | 1842 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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