|
Osteochilus schlegelii (Bleeker, 1851) Giant sharkminnow |
|
|
photo by
Roberts, T.R. |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Thailand to Indonesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Deep body; no spots on body (Ref. 12693). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs from midwater to bottom depth in large and medium sized rivers. Does not persist in impoundments. Occurs regularly in fisheries of the middle and lower Mekong. Used to make prahoc (Ref. 12693). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 February 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||