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Hemibagrus furcatus

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Taxonomy

The taxonomic status is pending for approval

Description

Hemibagrus furcatus is a type of bagrid catfish in the family Bagridae. In Greek, Hemi means the half, while pagros means a fish. The colour of the substrate affects the body colour.  It is a relatively small species and is sexually mature at about 100 mm SL (standard length) compared to about 300 mm SL for most species from the same genus Hemibagrus. H. furcatus is generally found in deeper, slower-flowing parts of a fast-flowing mountain stream with sandy or rocky substrates (Martin-Smith & Laird, 1998). The fish are usually associated with hiding places such as under large boulders, trees or wood debris, or undercut banks. H. furcatus is carnivorous and feeds on small fish, frogs, crustaceans and insects. To date, it can be found in Segama River drainage in eastern Borneo.

Location

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  • Sabah 1
Based on publications, specimens, and images

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Amir Shah Ruddin Md Sah (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
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Amirrudin Bin Ahmad (Dr.)
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Amy Then Yee Hui (Dr.)
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Annie Christianus (Dr.)
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Aziz Bin Arshad (Prof. Dr.)
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Charles Leh Moi Ung (Dr.)
Sarawak Museum Department (JMS)
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Chong Ving Ching (Prof. Dr.)
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Darlina Md Naim (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
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Haslawati Baharuddin (Dr.)
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Kaviarasu Munian (Mr.)
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Khaironizam Md Zain (Dr.)
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Khairul Adha Bin A. Rahim (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
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Mohammad Noor Amal Azmai (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
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Mohd Ilham Norhakim Lokman (Mr.)
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Mohd Nasarudin Bin Harith @ Abdul Nasir (Mr.)
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Mohd Shafiq Bin Zakeyuddin (Dr.)
TNB Research Sdn Bhd (TNBR)
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Seah Ying Giat (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
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Siti Azizah Mohd Nor (Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
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Siti Tafzilmeriam Sheikh Abdul Kadir (Mrs.)
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Syaizwan Zahmir Zulkifli (Dr.)
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Zarul Hazrin Hashim (Dr.)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
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PM - Peninsular Malaysia; SBH - Sabah; SWK - Sarawak; SEA - Southeast Asia; W - World;

References

Article
  1. Ng, H.H., Martin-Smith, K.M. & Ng, P.K.L. (2000). Hemibagrus furcatus, a new species of bagrid catfish (Teleostei: Siluriformes) from Sabah, East Malaysia. The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology 48 (1), 55-58
  2. Ng, H.H., Martin-Smith, K.M. & Ng, P.K.L. (2000). Hemibagrus furcatus, A New Species of Bagrid Catfish (Teleostei: Siluriformes) from Sabah, East Malaysia. The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology. 48 (1), 65-69
Book
  1. Hazebroek, H.P., Adlin, T.Z. & Sinun, W. (2011). Danum Valley: The Rain Forest. Natural History Publications (Borneo), Malaysia. pp. 615.

Acknowledgements :- Mr. Badrul Amin Bin Jaffar, Mrs. Nur Hazwanie Binti Abd Halim, Mrs. Nurfarhana Hizan Binti Hijas, Ms. Nursyafiqa Madzlen & Mr. Tan Kok Kiat

Species Citation :- Hemibagrus furcatus. Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS). Accessed via https://www.mybis.gov.my/sp/23751. [Retrieved 29 March 2024].

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