Balitoropsis zollingeri, locally known as Puting Beliung Jawa or Hillstream Lizard Loach, is a member of the family Balitoridae. This species can be found on the Malay Peninsula and in Indonesia. It is reported from the Dungun, Endau, Golok, Muar, Pahang and Terengganu River basins. This species primarily inhabits swift, clear-watered, and rocky torrential streams. Although Balitoropsis zollingeri is a common species, it is not found abundantly. Due to its distinct and natural-looking colouring, Balitoropsis zollingeri attracts aquarium enthusiasts. The body colour of B. zollingeri ranges from light brown to olive green, with irregular patches and spots in darker colours that help to blend into its natural habitat. This complex camouflage provides adequate concealment for this fish among rocks and vegetation and from predators. There are 6−7 diffuse dark patches on the dorsal and lateral surfaces.
Balitoropsis zollingeri is a nocturnal species that is active primarily at night or in dim light, and most of their diets are algae and detritus on boulders and substrates. This fish has some potential for aquarium commerce but is not fished commercially and its lifespan is estimated to be around 5 to 8 years. The maximum length this species can attain is up to 10 cm (Kottelat et al., 1993). It is classified as Least Concern species on the IUCN Red List (Ahmad, 2019).
Year Published | Assessment | Red List Category | Version |
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2019 | IUCN Red List of Threatened Species |
Least Concern (LC)
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Fishes (Ecology),
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Amir Shah Ruddin Md Sah (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
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Fishes (Ecology),
Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecology, Ecosystems, Environment, Marine & Coastal & Water
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Amirrudin Bin Ahmad (Dr.)
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
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Amphibians, Dragonflies and Damselflies, Fishes, Reptiles,
Biodiversity, Data Analysis, Digital Sequence Information (DSI), Living Modified Organism (LMO), Marine & Coastal, Protected Areas & Invasive Alien Species
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Amy Then Yee Hui (Dr.)
University of Malaya (UM)
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Fishes (Ecology), Seahorses (Ecology), Mammals (Ecology),
Protected Areas & Marine & Coastal
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Annie Christianus (Dr.)
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
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Fishes,
Agriculture, Biodiversity, Conservation, Marine & Coastal, Science, Technology & Water
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Aziz Bin Arshad (Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
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Fishes (Taxonomy), Crustaceans (Taxonomy), Fishes (Ecology), Crustaceans (Ecology), Molluscs (Ecology),
Biodiversity, Conservation & Marine & Coastal
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Charles Leh Moi Ung (Dr.)
Sarawak Museum Department (JMS)
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Fishes, Turtle, Tortoise, and Terrapin, Crustaceans,
Biodiversity & Science
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Chong Ving Ching (Prof. Dr.)
University of Malaya (UM)
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Fishes,
Agriculture, Marine & Coastal, Environment & Biodiversity
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Darlina Md Naim (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
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Fishes,
Biodiversity, Biosecurity, Conservation, Ecology, Evolution, Genetics, Marine & Coastal & Systematics
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Haslawati Baharuddin (Dr.)
Fisheries Research Institute Malaysia (FRI)
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Fishes (Ecology),
Biodiversity, Invasive Alien Species, Conservation, Agriculture, Biological Resource, Climate Change, Digital Sequence Information (DSI), Ecology, Environment & Systematics
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Jeffrine Rovie Ryan Japning (Mr.)
Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN)
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Monkeys, Fishes, Mammals,
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Kaviarasu Munian (Mr.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Reptiles (Ecology), Amphibians (Ecology), Fishes (Ecology),
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Kayal Vizi Karuppannan (Mrs.)
Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN)
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Khaironizam Md Zain (Dr.)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
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Fishes, Insects,
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Khairul Adha Bin A. Rahim (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
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Fishes,
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Mohamad Aqmal Mohd Naser (Dr.)
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
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Fishes (Ecology),
Biodiversity
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Mohammad Noor Amal Azmai (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
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Fishes,
Biodiversity, Conservation, Environment, Invasive Alien Species & Microorganism
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Mohd Ilham Norhakim Lokman (Mr.)
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Fishes, Fishes,
Conservation
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Mohd Nasarudin Bin Harith @ Abdul Nasir (Mr.)
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
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Fishes (Ecology),
Biodiversity, Ecology, Environment, Marine & Coastal, Science & Water
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Mohd Shafiq Bin Zakeyuddin (Dr.)
TNB Research Sdn Bhd (TNBR)
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Fishes,
Biodiversity, Conservation, Management & Tourism
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Muhammad Fahmi Ahmad (Mr.)
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
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Fishes,
Biodiversity
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Seah Ying Giat (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
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Fishes (Taxonomy),
Biodiversity, Marine & Coastal & Molecular
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Siti Azizah Mohd Nor (Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
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Crustaceans, Fishes, Molluscs,
Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecosystems, Marine & Coastal & Molecular
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Siti Tafzilmeriam Sheikh Abdul Kadir (Mrs.)
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
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Fishes,
Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecosystems, Environment, Marine & Coastal & Science
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Soo Chen Lin (Dr.)
Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
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Fishes (Ecology),
Ecosystems & Water
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Syaizwan Zahmir Zulkifli (Dr.)
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
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Birds (Ecology), Fishes (Ecology), Molluscs (Ecology),
Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecosystems, Marine & Coastal & Water
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Yusri Yusuf (Mr.)
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
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Fishes,
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Zarul Hazrin Hashim (Dr.)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
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Fishes (Ecology),
Biodiversity, Conservation, Data Analysis, Ecosystems, Environment, Protected Areas, Water, Marine & Coastal, Climate Change & Invasive Alien Species
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Acknowledgements :- Ms. Aida Salihah Binti Abu Bakar, Mr. Mohamad Sufiyan Bin Salmi, Ms. Nurfadzilah Bt Azmi, Ms. Nurfarhana Hizan Binti Hijas, Ms. Nurul Fatinizzati Binti Abd Halim, Mr. Tan Kok Kiat, Mr. Yasser Mohamed Arifin & Dr. Zahar Azuar Zakaria
Photo credit :- Zahar Azuar Zakaria
Species Citation :- Balitoropsis zollingeri. Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS). Accessed via https://www.mybis.gov.my/sp/63715. [Retrieved 08 December 2023].
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