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Royal Featherback

Royal Featherback


Scientific Name Chitala blanci
Size 120 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Biology

Apparently restricted to areas with fast flowing waters, deep pools or rapids. Prefer habitats associated with rocky substrates. Occur in the mainstream of the Mekong River. Avoids tributaries and swamps. Reported to undertake short, local migrations. Active during twilight and night. Feed on fishes, crustaceans and insects. Spawning sites are found in inundated forests. Mature adults breed during the rainy season. Occasionally seen in the aquarium trade. Has been bred for several years in Thailand.

Danger Harmless

 


 


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