Fish species inventory of Sungai Gelami and Sungai Tinggi, Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan
The inventorisation of fish species in Sg. Gelami and Sg. Tinggi was carried with the aim of recording the present species thrive in the rivers before any significant physical development being carried out in the area for the construction of a new Pusat.The samplings were carried out using electroshocker (Model 15D, Smith-Root Corp.) A total of 27 species were identified from the 4 sampling trips of which 1910 fish were caught. There are two species which are rarely found: Barilius guttatus (Ikan Sikang) and Glyptothorax major (Ikan Depu). Most recent species found was Leiocassis leiacanthus (Weber and de Beaufort, 1912) (Baung Pisang) in March 2001 and Tor tambroides (Kelah) in Jun 2002.
Site descriptions and
water quality |
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| Vegetation Width Bed Depth Water temperature Dissolved oxygen pH Conductivity Alkalinity Total suspended solid Sulphate Nitrate Phosphate Ammonia |
Hill secondary forest 3 Meters sandy and sandy rock 30-100 cm 22.5-24.4° C 7.6-8.1 mg/l 6.9-7.1 40.0-69.3 umhos/cm 20.0-26.5 mg/l 10.0-26.7 mg/l 1.75-4.00 mg/l 0.13-0.28 mg/l 0.09-0.27 mg/l 0.13-0.28 mg/l |
Fish fauna of Sg. Gelami and Sg. Tinggi |
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| Latin name | Local name |
| Acanthopsis choirorhynchos
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Ikan
Pasir, Tali Tengas daun Kejor Sikang cermin, seriding Bujuk Haruan Keli kayu Keli bunga Keli hutan Selimang batu Temperas Depu Sebarau Puting beliung Ikan anak tapah Baung pisang Tilan Belut Sia Baung Terbol Tilapia hitam (black tilapia) Tilapai merah (red tilapia) Patong Tebal sisik Pelampung jaring Bagoh Seluang Rong batu Kelah Todak
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* was found in temporary dam (formerly was ex-mining pool) where Sg. Gelami water flows was diverted into it in April 2002.
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