Blackhand paradise fish (Polynemus melanochir melanochir)

Scientific name: Polynemus melanochir melanochir Valenciennes, 1831

Blackhand paradise fish (Polynemus melanochir melanochir)

The Blackhand paradise fish (Polynemus melanochir melanochir) is a freshwater fish of the family Polynemidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Asia, Mekong River system at least as far as Can Tho, Viet Nam and from the Bassac River at least as far as My Tho, Viet Nam. Also from Indonesia.

Blackhand paradise fish care at a glance

Temperature
24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Inhabit lower sections of rivers. Can probably be found in estuaries. Important food fish in along the Mekong River and its related rivers.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Polynemus melanochir melanochir
Family
Polynemidae (Threadfins)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
25.0
Environment
Freshwater; brackish; demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: Mekong River system at least as far as Can Tho, Viet Nam and from the Bassac River at least as far as My Tho, Viet Nam. Also from Indonesia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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