| Hampala dispar | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Genus: | Hampala |
| Species: | H. dispar |
| Binomial name | |
| Hampala dispar Smith, 1934 | |
Hampala dispar, also known as the eye-spot barb or the spotted hampala barb, is a southeast Asian species of cyprinid, endemic to the basin of the Mekong. It is found in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. [1] [2]
Hampala dispar has a slender and flat-sided appearance. It has a very big mouth with a pair of antennae beside them. Its most iconic feature is its black dot on each side of its body. Individuals may reach a length of 35 cm.
Hampala dispar is a predatory fish. It consumes fish and other smaller aquatic animals for food. It is consumed by fresh cooking, fermenting, and popularly raised as ornamental fish. [3]
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