It is a dream actually.. I want to set up a 'page' on Malaysian biodiversity. For a start, I guess I should start with fauna that is closed to me - fish. To be precised, freshwater fishes.. I guess that is the best to start with..
Then, may be I should put up a note on dragonfly followed by butterfly, frogs, toads, lizards, snakes, crocs or the herpetofauna and then spiders and scorpions and crabs and shrimps and prawns and last but not least other fauna that I manage to capture with my camera.
I don't really think big but may be just their name (local name(s), English and scientific name), size, a note on taxonomy, habitat and distribution and probably their local status. On some species that I am familiar, may be I shall put something like breeding biology, food preferences and may be any threats to their survivality..
I hope it will generate some awareness to local fauna, especially those small and some cryptic species..
I wish I am able to do this, before they are gone..
Wish me luck..
Monday, June 9, 2008
Systomus binotatus (Valenciennes)
Family Cyprinidae
[Malay: ikan sisik, tebal sisik; English: ]
Systomus binotatus. Temonggor, Perak, Peninsular Malaysia
It has been recognised that there are two closely resembling species present in Peninsular Malaysia namely S. binotatus and S. banksi. The body of S. binotatus is uniform silvery grey with a small blackish spot at the caudal base, and a blackish blotch under the anterior base of the dorsal fin that covers about six scales, and does not extend onto the middle part of the body. The blotch in some fish could be small but always never extended to the middle part of the body.
Systomus binotatus. Menderu, Terengganu, Peninsular Malaysia
Live specimen from Air Menderu, Kerteh, is very goldish which seldom seen in other specimens from other localities in Peninsular Malaysia.
Relatively small size fish (< 10cm SL). This fish is commonly found throughout Peninsular Malaysia and frequent shallow water.
[Malay: ikan sisik, tebal sisik; English: ]
Systomus binotatus. Temonggor, Perak, Peninsular MalaysiaIt has been recognised that there are two closely resembling species present in Peninsular Malaysia namely S. binotatus and S. banksi. The body of S. binotatus is uniform silvery grey with a small blackish spot at the caudal base, and a blackish blotch under the anterior base of the dorsal fin that covers about six scales, and does not extend onto the middle part of the body. The blotch in some fish could be small but always never extended to the middle part of the body.
Systomus binotatus. Menderu, Terengganu, Peninsular MalaysiaLive specimen from Air Menderu, Kerteh, is very goldish which seldom seen in other specimens from other localities in Peninsular Malaysia.
Relatively small size fish (< 10cm SL). This fish is commonly found throughout Peninsular Malaysia and frequent shallow water.
Systomus binotatus (Valenciennes)
Family Cyprinidae
[Malay: ikan sisik, tebal sisik; English: ]
Systomus binotatus. Temonggor, Perak, Peninsular Malaysia
It has been recognised that there are two closely resembling species present in Peninsular Malaysia namely S. binotatus and S. banksi. The body of S. binotatus is uniform silvery grey with a small blackish spot at the caudal base, and a blackish blotch under the anterior base of the dorsal fin that covers about six scales, and does not extend onto the middle part of the body. The blotch in some fish could be small but always never extended to the middle part of the body.
Systomus binotatus. Menderu, Terengganu, Peninsular Malaysia
Live specimen from Air Menderu, Kerteh, is very goldish which seldom seen in other specimens from other localities in Peninsular Malaysia.
Relatively small size fish (< 10cm SL). This fish is commonly found throughout Peninsular Malaysia and frequent shallow water.
[Malay: ikan sisik, tebal sisik; English: ]
Systomus binotatus. Temonggor, Perak, Peninsular MalaysiaIt has been recognised that there are two closely resembling species present in Peninsular Malaysia namely S. binotatus and S. banksi. The body of S. binotatus is uniform silvery grey with a small blackish spot at the caudal base, and a blackish blotch under the anterior base of the dorsal fin that covers about six scales, and does not extend onto the middle part of the body. The blotch in some fish could be small but always never extended to the middle part of the body.
Systomus binotatus. Menderu, Terengganu, Peninsular MalaysiaLive specimen from Air Menderu, Kerteh, is very goldish which seldom seen in other specimens from other localities in Peninsular Malaysia.
Relatively small size fish (< 10cm SL). This fish is commonly found throughout Peninsular Malaysia and frequent shallow water.
Systomus binotatus (Valenciennes)
Family Cyprinidae
[Malay: ikan sisik, tebal sisik; English: ]
Systomus binotatus. Temonggor, Perak, Peninsular Malaysia
It has been recognised that there are two closely resembling species present in Peninsular Malaysia namely S. binotatus and S. banksi. The body of S. binotatus is uniform silvery grey with a small blackish spot at the caudal base, and a blackish blotch under the anterior base of the dorsal fin that covers about six scales, and does not extend onto the middle part of the body. The blotch in some fish could be small but always never extended to the middle part of the body.
Systomus binotatus. Menderu, Terengganu, Peninsular Malaysia
Live specimen from Air Menderu, Kerteh, is very goldish which seldom seen in other specimens from other localities in Peninsular Malaysia.
Relatively small size fish (< 10cm SL). This fish is commonly found throughout Peninsular Malaysia and frequent shallow water.
[Malay: ikan sisik, tebal sisik; English: ]
Systomus binotatus. Temonggor, Perak, Peninsular MalaysiaIt has been recognised that there are two closely resembling species present in Peninsular Malaysia namely S. binotatus and S. banksi. The body of S. binotatus is uniform silvery grey with a small blackish spot at the caudal base, and a blackish blotch under the anterior base of the dorsal fin that covers about six scales, and does not extend onto the middle part of the body. The blotch in some fish could be small but always never extended to the middle part of the body.
Systomus binotatus. Menderu, Terengganu, Peninsular MalaysiaLive specimen from Air Menderu, Kerteh, is very goldish which seldom seen in other specimens from other localities in Peninsular Malaysia.
Relatively small size fish (< 10cm SL). This fish is commonly found throughout Peninsular Malaysia and frequent shallow water.
Biodiversity of Malaysia
I just about to embark to a daunting task writing some notes on Malaysia rich biodiversity, the fauna in particular. I would like to start with a note of fish followed by other animals that I like. Don't expect this to be something 'big' but I'll do my part to give a brief information and to help conserving the magnificent fauna of Malaysia. This laborious work will take years and will never be completed.. So, whatever is here, is just a piece of puzzle that can be found in the wild of Malaysia.
Click the link under the title "Biodiversity of Malaysia" to go to the page on fauna of my preference!
Click the link under the title "Biodiversity of Malaysia" to go to the page on fauna of my preference!
Monday, May 26, 2008
Freshwater Fishes of Peninsular Malaysia - a review part III
YES...!!! At last.. My literature review (LR) is almost done.. I got 4000 words (actually close to 5000 words!) Now, is the time to condense it.. After a week of reading and reading and writing and deleting and writing again.., I finally putting all information that is necessary in my LR.. I don't know what my supervisor will say about it but I hope she will like it..
More to read and write.. Wish me luck..
More to read and write.. Wish me luck..
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Freshwater Fishes of Peninsular Malaysia - a review part II
Oh no.. Oh no.. I got 7 subtopics to write for 4000 words.. Now, I already writing 3 subtopics and already 3500 words.. Now what..?? Hehe.. Have to cut lar.. Must put only important facts for now.. No long elaborated sentences.. For a start.. 10 days to June.. Huhu..
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