Leptobarbus hoevenii
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The Sultan fish, Leptobarbus hoevenii, is a fish species native to northern Malaysia, Thailand, and Borneo. It is a primarily freshwater fish. It may reach up to about 60 centimetres (24 in) long. This fish is omnivorous and is a midwater to near bottom dweller. This fish lives in groups.[1]
The Sultan fish is a common feature on the menu of many local Chinese restaurants as it makes for good eating.[citation needed] This fish is prized highly in Cambodia and Vietnam. However, eating its flesh may cause nausea.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Leptobarbus hoevenii". FishBase. Ed. Ranier Froese and Daniel Pauly. Apr 2007 version. N.p.: FishBase, 2007.
The above information is extracted from "A Guide to The Freshwater Fishes of Singapore" by Kelvin K P Lim and Peter K L Ng.[1]
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