Macrochirichthys macrochirus
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Macrochirichthys macrochirus , engl. Long Pectoral-Fin Minnow, called Trey Dang Khténg in Cambodia, Pa Hang Pha in Laos, Belantau in Indonesia, Parang Sungai in Malaysia, Pla Phak Pra ปลา ดาบลาว or ปลา ท้องพลุ in Thailand and Cá ru'a in Vietnam, is a big predatory Carp-like from Indochina .
distribution and habitat
Its distribution area includes mainland Southeast Asia ( Thailand , Laos , Vietnam and Cambodia ). It can also be found in Malaysia and western Indonesia . Typical waters of Macrochirichthys macrochirus are the Mekong , Mae Nam Chao Phraya , Mae Nam Mae Klong and the fish-rich Tonle Sap Lake . It inhabits numerous rivers and streams at shallow to medium depths.
description
Macrochirichthys macrochirus has an elongated body and a relatively large mouth with sharp teeth. The color varies from green to brown. Macrochirichthys macrochirus has the following fin formula : dorsal 10-10, anal 25-27.
Way of life
Young fish feed on aquatic insects, but as adult specimens switch their food spectrum exclusively to prey fish. During the rainy season the animals migrate to the floodplains and only retreat into the main stream when the water level drops. They prefer water temperatures of 22 to 28 ° C. Macrochirichthys macrochirus is very sensitive to water pollution .
use
Macrochirichthys macrochirus is a freshly marketed fish with good meat quality, but very boneless. In Laos, they are mostly grilled, made into padek and sold as ponne pa. A certain percentage of the catch is exported from Laos to Thailand. It is mainly caught with gillnets. As an ornamental fish, it was not suitable because of its size.
literature
- Gordon Howes: Notes on the anatomy of Macrochirichthys macrochirus (Valenciennes), 1844 with comments on the Cultrinae (Pisces, Cyprinidae). British Museum, London 1979.
Notes and individual references
- ↑ a b c d e Macrochirichthys macrochirus on Fishbase.org (English)
- ↑ Fermented fish mixed with chilli
- ↑ “In Laos, it is usually grilled, simmered with padek and made into Ponne pa”; unclear meaning
Web links
- Macrochirichthys macrochirus on Fishbase.org (English)
- Sketch of Macrochirichthys macrochirus
- Distribution area of Macrochirichthys macrochirus
- Macrochirichthys macrochirus inthe IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2013.2. Listed by: Vidthayanon, C. & Allen, D., 2011. Retrieved December 15, 2013.