MEKONG FLYING BARB

Esomus longimanus


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MEKONG FLYING BARB

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Esomus longimanus (Lunel, 1881)

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Usually found in ditches, canals and ponds often in areas with extensive growth of submerged aquatic plants (Ref. 12693). Encountered mainly in stagnant water bodies including sluggish flowing canals as well as in medium to large rivers of the middle Mekong (Ref. 12975). Feeds on zooplankton and insects. Sometimes sold fresh and used to make prahoc (Ref. 12693).