Polynemus paradiseus Linnaeus, 1758
Paradise threadfin
Polynemus paradiseus
photo by Hasan, M.E.

Family:  Polynemidae (Threadfins)
Max. size:  30 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; brackish; marine; depth range - 25 m, amphidromous
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean and Western Pacific: west coast of India to Thailand. Probably occurs in Malaysia (Ref. 5756) and Laos (Ref. 9497).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 11-13
Biology:  Lives over sandy bottoms, regularly entering freshwaters during breeding season. Feeds mainly on crustaceans (especially shrimps), small fishes and benthic organisms. Marketed fresh (Ref. 3479).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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