Thynnichthys thynnoides: It was reported many times in Sugai perak near Chenderoh but no dates recorded. No detail informatin is available beside it is fresh water fishes, migratory species for breeding, seasonal (in october migrationg upstream for breeding) and popular among the locals for fishing.

Photo by Prof Maketab Mohamed MNS President

 

We need to study its biology and ecology now so that the species is not extinct. Since it is now unique in the area, it can be one of ecotourism product beside fishing and local protein sources.

Non commercial fishes are easy to extinct because we do not give attention to them. When their habitat disturbed, migration route blocked, over harvesting, no systematic control of habitat and fish availability, one day this fish cannot be seen in the particular area. Japanese Medaka (Orizyas latipes) can show the example. Very lucky Japanese government took initiative to educate public including school children and providing grants for scientists to conserve the fish. The fish is will known among Japanese and they a special museum for the fish. Can Malaysia do this? so better take this opportunity to protect and conserve.