Leptobarbus melanotaenia, or the Bornean Sultan Fish, is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Leptobarbus. It occurs in freshwater basins in Borneo. This species is a preferred food fish to be caught by local communities.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Subfamily: | Leptobarbinae |
| Genus: | Leptobarbus |
| Species: | L. melanotaenia
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| Binomial name | |
| Leptobarbus melanotaenia Boulenger, 1894
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Local names
editDescription
editThe standard body length is 34 cm, but sexual maturity can be reached at 29 cm. The distinguishing feature of the species is the occurrence of a black mid-lateral line running along the lateral line, similar to L. rubripinna. However, unlike L. rubripinna, this black line does not fade or disappear as the fish reaches maturity.[1]
Ecology
editThey feed primarily on aquatic plants, leaf litter, fallen fruit, and seeds.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e I., Rachmatika; R., Nasi; D., Sheil; M., Wan (2005). A first look at the fish species of the middle Malinau: taxonomy, ecology, vulnerability and importance. Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR).
- ^ R.L., Welcomme (1979). Les peches continentales d'Afrique. FAO. OCLC 67649660.
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