Osteochilus microcephalus explained

Osteochilus microcephalus is a cyprinid freshwater fish from Southeast Asia.[1]

Distribution and habitat

Osteochilus microcephalus is found in the Salween, Mae Klong, Chao Phraya, and Mekong River basins, as well as in Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo. It inhabits lowland freshwater wetlands, canals, and other artificial habitats, and also moves into flooded forests, grasslands, and fields. It is locally common and fished in small-scale fisheries.

Description

Osteochilus microcephalus has a broad black mid-lateral stripe running to the caudal fin base. It grows to 24cm (09inches) SL.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Catalog of Fishes . Eschmeyer, W. N. . 2 June 2015 . California Academy of Sciences . 24 June 2015.