Anematichthys repasson (Bleeker 1853)

Has a black blotch at the base of the caudal fin, which is not always distinct; rows of spots along scale rows; two pairs of barbels (Ref. 27732).

Potamodromous. Migrating within streams, migratory in rivers, e.g. Saliminus, Moxostoma, Labeo. Migrations should be cyclical and predictable and cover more than 100 km.

Found in midwater to bottom levels in small rivers, canals, ponds and reservoirs (Ref. 12693). Occurs in medium to large-sized rivers (Ref. 12975). Moves out into flooded forest during high-water season. Diet consists mainly of insects with some aquatic macrophytes. Used to make prahoc. (Ref. 12693).

fisheries: minor commercial

Anematichthys repasson is a species of freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae. It lives in Southeast Asia. Specifically, it occurs in the Mekong and Chao Phraya basins, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java, and Borneo. It grows to 28 cm (11 in) SL. It is a minor commercial fishery species that lives in rivers, canals, ponds and reservoirs.