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Phalacronotus bleekeri






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Phalacronotus bleekeri
Juvenile

Conservation status


Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)

Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Siluridae
Genus: Phalacronotus
Species:
P. bleekeri
Binomial name
Phalacronotus bleekeri

(Günther, 1864)

Synonyms

Micronema bleekeri[1]
Kryptopterus bleekeri

Phalacronotus bleekeri, commonly known as Bleeker's sheatfish, is a species of catfish of the genus Phalacronotus. This species grows to a length of 60 centimetres (24 in) SL.[2]

This fish is found in mainland Southeast Asia.

As food

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InPeninsular Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and Thailand it is valued as food in the local cuisine for its delicate flesh. In Thailand it is one of the catfish species known in the markets as Pla Nuea On (วงศ์ปลาเนื้ออ่อน). This fish is also often used for making fish balls.[3]

Phalacronotus bleekeri at the market in Chiang Rai, Thailand

See also

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References

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  • ^ 14 Thai Fishes and their preparation styles
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