| Biology |
Occurs mainly in
clear rivers or streams with running water and sandy to
muddy bottoms. Found in most water bodies, except small
creeks, torrents, and shallow swamps. A migratory species.
Enters flooded forest. Abundant in the Mekong and in the Nam
Ngum Reservoir. Found in the basin-wide tributary of the
lower Mekong. Largest individual believed to be in a pool
below the Chendoroh Dam in Perah, Malaysia. A predatory
fish: adults mainly piscivorous in Zoo Negara Lake,
Malaysia, but in Saguling Reservoir, West Java, 74 % of the
diet consists of aquatic insects. Breeds throughout the
rainy season. Good fish though bony. May be made into `Lap
pa'. Marketed fresh. Commonly seen in markets; economic
important foodfish. |
