Wallago Leerii
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit large streams and rivers . Fry occur at the mouth of small streams connected to larger rivers, where the bottom is muddy and with overhanging vegetation . They feed on prawns . Oviparous, distinct pairing possibly like other members of the same family . Fishermen along Kapuas in Indonesia observed that it used to form large migratory schools in Kapuas mainstream but such schools had become less noticeable, and this was attributed to intensive gill netting. Usually consumed fresh or processed as salted fish . Reaches more than 150 cm TL .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 4; Anal soft rays: 60 - 75. Differs from all other congeners by having a jet black pectoral-fin membranes. Branchiostegal rays 15-18 . Corner of mouth reaching only to anterior margin of eye .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Wallago Leerii is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Wallago Leerii is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Wallago Leerii is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous . Tropical; 10°N - 8°S
🌿 Ecology
prawns (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Wallago Leerii is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Wallago Leerii has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
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