Mekongina erythrospila

Mekongina erythrospila, commonly known as Pa Sa-ee[1] is a cyprinid fish endemic to the Mekong river basin.[1][2] It grows to 45 cm (18 in) SL.[2]

Mekongina erythrospila
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Subfamily: Labeoninae
Genus: Mekongina
Species:
M. erythrospila
Binomial name
Mekongina erythrospila
(Fowler, 1937)

Distribution and habitat

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It occurs in the Mekong river basin between Kratié and Chiang Rai. It lives in flowing water, mainly in rocky areas.[1]

Utilization

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It is an important commercial fishery species, as well as food fish for local consumption. In Cambodia, it is the most important fishery species by catch weight.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Baird, I. (2011). "Mekongina erythrospila". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T181141A7661543. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T181141A7661543.en. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  2. ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Mekongina erythrospila". FishBase. August 2015 version.