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Common names: Pla bai mai, Pla salid, Pla sa-lid
Occurrence: native
Salinity: freshwater
Abundance: | Ref:
Importance: commercial | Ref:
Aquaculture: commercial | Ref: FAO Fishery Information, Data and Statistics Service, 1993
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Uses: live export: yes;
Comments: Naturally found in Mekong and Chao Phraya basins (Ref. 43281). Recorded from Maeklong and Southeast Thailand river systems (Ref. 26336); also from Klong Kok Kamyan (Suphanburi), Bangkok, Bung Borapet (Nakhon Sawan), Chai Nat and Songkhla (Ref. 37773). Naturally absent from Peninsular, Northern, and Western Thailand. Flesh of good quality; usually prepared by air drying. Reared in captivity for the ornamental fish trade (Ref. 6459). Also Ref. 2686, 7306, 9648, 9987, 36654..
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Country Information: httpss://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/th.html
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Occurrences: Occurrences Point map
Main Ref: Vidthayanon, C., 2002
National Database:

Classification / Names

Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) > Perciformes (Perch-likes) > Osphronemidae (Gouramies) > Luciocephalinae
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Common names from other countries

Гурами бурый (=нитеносец бурый), 蛇皮毛足鲈, قوراميا ثعبانيّة الجلد, ... more

Main reference

Rainboth, W.J. 1996. (Ref. 12693)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 25.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 6028); common length : 15.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2686); max. published weight: 500.00 g (Ref. 6028)

Environment

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 8.3; dH range: 2 - 3; potamodromous (Ref. 51243); depth range 4 - ? m (Ref. 9987)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 23°C - 28°C (Ref. 1672), preferred ?; 20°N - 22°S

Distribution

Asia: Mekong basin in Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam; also Chao Phraya basin (Ref. 43281). Introduced elsewhere and at least one country reports adverse ecological impact after introduction (Ref. 1739).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 9-12; Anal soft rays: 33 - 38. Dorsal fin with short spines and long soft rays. Caudal fin slightly emarginate. First soft ray of pelvic fins prolonged into a tentacle extending posteriorly to hind margin of caudal fin. Body with numerous dark oblique cross bands which are not always distinct; presence of irregular black stripe from eye to middle of caudal fin base (Ref. 43281).

Found in shallow sluggish or standing-water habitats with a lot of aquatic vegetation. Occurs in flooded forests of the lower Mekong and gradually moves back to rivers and Great Lake as floodwaters recede (Ref. 12693, 57235). Generally feeds on aquatic plants. Can breathe air directly, as well as absorb oxygen from water through its gills (Ref. 9987). The flesh is of good quality; may be grilled or used for fish soup. In Thailand there is a trade of dried pla salid for the benefit of people in areas where it is not caught (Ref 2686). Cultured both for food and for export as aquarium fish (Ref. 9987). Marketed fresh (Ref. 12693). Highly economic species; both by capture and culture includes in the peat areas (Ref. 57235).

IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 115185)

Least Concern (LC)

Threat to humans

Potential pest (Ref. 6095)

Human uses

Fisheries: commercial; aquaculture: commercial

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Estimates of some properties based on models

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)
PD₅₀ = 0.5156 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Trophic Level (Ref. 69278)
2.8 ±0.1 se; Based on diet studies.

Resilience (Ref. 69278)
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec=1,000-10,000 eggs (Ref. 6459))

Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)
Low vulnerability (24 of 100)

Price category (Ref. 80766)
Unknown

Trichopodus pectoralis Regan, 1910