Cephalocassis borneensis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Siluriformes |
Family: | Ariidae |
Genus: | Cephalocassis |
Species: | C. borneensis
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Binomial name | |
Cephalocassis borneensis (Bleeker, 1851)
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Cephalocassis borneensis is a species of catfish in the family Ariidae. [2] It was described by Pieter Bleeker in 1851, originally under the genus Pimelodus. [1] It is found in brackish and freshwater bodies such as the Mekong river, with its habitat ranging between Thailand and Indonesia. It reaches a standard length of 30 cm (12 in). [2] It feeds on a variety of finfish, mollusks, benthic crustaceans, and plant detritus. [3]
Cephalocassis borneensis meat is sold fresh. [2]