Food item summary for Cirrhinus microlepis
 
Main Ref. Singhanouvong, D., C. Soulignavong, K. Vonghachak, B. Saadsy and T.J. Warren, 1996
Predator stage juv./adults
Food I plants
Food II other plants
Food III benthic algae/weeds
Food group Chlorophyta Prey Stage/Part n.a./others
Food name unidentified aquatic chlorophytes
Commonness common (6-20%)
Country Laos
Remark Locality: Mekong basin at Muang Khong. Large individuals (2 kg-3 kg) undertake a trophic migration to rocky areas at Muang Khong to graze on aquatic chlorophytes.
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