Striuntius lateristriga (Valenciennes, 1842)
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Striuntius lateristriga
photo by Janiczak, B.J.

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Smiliogastrinae
Max. size:  18.6 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 77.5 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 6.5; dH range: 10
Distribution:  Asia: Malay Peninsula to Borneo.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Usually inhabits clear mountain streams strewn with rocks and boulders; frequently found below waterfalls (Ref. 2091). Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter (Ref. 7020).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 January 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Most common primary freshwater fish in drainages of Pulau Tioman (Ref. 41184). Recorded from Gelami and Tinggi Rivers, Pahang River system (Ref. 97588). Also Ref. 7020, 26580.


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