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The Phalacronotus bleekeri is a freshwater fish of the family Siluridae that grows up to 60 cm.
Description
Bleeker's sheatfish is a scaleless catfish of the family Siluridae from Southeast Asia, occurring in the Mekong and Chao Phraya basins. The species reaches about 60 cm and has an elongate, compressed, silvery body with a strongly reduced or absent dorsal fin and a very long anal fin running to the tail. It inhabits rivers, streams, lakes and reservoirs and is a migratory species: at the start of the flood season it makes lateral migrations into smaller tributaries and floodplains. The diet consists of fishes and crustaceans. The species is caught locally as a food fish.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Phalacronotus bleekeri?
The Phalacronotus bleekeri has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Scaleless sheatfish with a very long anal fin and a reduced dorsal fin; migratory fish.
Where does the Phalacronotus bleekeri live?
The Phalacronotus bleekeri lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Southeast Asia, in the Mekong and Chao Phraya basins.
How big does the Phalacronotus bleekeri get?
The Phalacronotus bleekeri grows to a maximum of about 60 cm.
Is the Phalacronotus bleekeri dangerous to humans?
No, the Phalacronotus bleekeri is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Phalacronotus bleekeri edible?
Yes, the Phalacronotus bleekeri is commonly eaten.
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