Anematichthys repasson (Bleeker, 1853)

Description


Has a black blotch at the base of the caudal fin, which is not always distinct; rows of spots along scale rows; two pairs of barbels (Ref. 27732).

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Cypriniformes

Family: Cyprinidae

Genus: Anematichthys

Species: Anematichthys repasson (Bleeker, 1853)

Climate Zone


  • Tropical
  • Location


  • Asia: Mekong and Chao Phraya basins, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and Borneo.
  • Biology


    Found in midwater to bottom levels in small rivers, canals, ponds and reservoirs (Ref. 12693). Occurs in medium to large-sized rivers (Ref. 12975). Moves out into flooded forest during high-water season. Diet consists mainly of insects with some aquatic macrophytes. Used to make prahoc. (Ref. 12693).

    Habitat


    benthopelagic