Jullien's Golden Carp

Probarbus jullieni 

Habitat & Distribution :  Southeast Asia 

Diet: Shellfish, prawn, aquatic plants 

Size : 1,65 m 

Lifespan : 44 years

Description

 The body is generally golden, brown, or reddish-brown. It is characterized by five to seven distinct, dark longitudinal stripes that run along the sides above the lateral line 

Behavior

Unlike many river fish that spawn during the flood/rainy season, Jullien's golden carp spawn in the middle of the dry season, typically from December to February 

Reproduction

This fish is migratory, and its migratory pattern centers around its mating season. Adults migrate upstream during the dry season to form spawning communities in deep pools of low water. 

Predator(s)

Paroon sharks