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Polynemus hornadayi Myers, 1936 Hornaday's paradise fish |
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photo by
Motomura, H. |
| Family: | Polynemidae (Threadfins) | |||
| Max. size: | 19.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: known only from 3 rivers, the Ensengi, Rajang, and Sungai rivers in western Sarawak, Kalimantan, Malaysia. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits muddy, fast flowing rivers, 12 m wide and 3 m deep (Ref. 9685). Has not been recorded from estuarine areas (Ref. 57343). Esteemed food fish in western Sarawak, Kalimantan, Malaysia (Ref. 57343). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 21 June 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||