Leptobarbus melanotaenia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Subfamily: Leptobarbinae
Genus: Leptobarbus
Species:
L. melanotaenia
Binomial name
Leptobarbus melanotaenia
Boulenger, 1894

Leptobarbus melanotaenia the Bornean Sultan Fish is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Leptobarbus from freshwater habitats in Borneo. It is one of the most preferred food fish to be caught by the communities there.[1]

Local names

  • Called Hanyan by the Merap community[1]
  • Called Sayen by the Kenyah community[1]
  • Called Anyen by the Punan community[1]

Description

The standard body length is 34 cm, but sexual maturity can be reached at 29 cm. The distinguishing feature of the species is the occurrence of a black mid-lateral line running along the lateral line, similar to L. rubripinna. However, unlike L. rubripinna, this black line does not fade or disappear as the fish reaches maturity.[1]

Ecology

Feed primarily on aquatic plants, leaf litter, fallen fruit and seeds.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 I., Rachmatika; R., Nasi; D., Sheil; M., Wan (2005). A first look at the fish species of the middle Malinau: taxonomy, ecology, vulnerability and importance. Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR).
  2. ↑ R.L., Welcomme (1979). Les peches continentales d'Afrique. FAO. OCLC 67649660.


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