Eastern Paradise Fish
Polynemus dubius
- Group: Other
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A threadfin of muddy rivers and estuaries, it trails long free rays below its pectoral fins to feel for crustaceans, small fish, and other prey on the bottom. It runs upriver to spawn during the rainy season, when large catches are made in the Chao Phraya and nearby rivers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangaria incertae sedis › Polynemidae › Polynemus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276915.
FAQ
- Is the Eastern Paradise Fish dangerous to divers?
- The Eastern Paradise Fish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Eastern Paradise Fish get?
- The Eastern Paradise Fish grows to about 20 cm.