Phalacronotus bleekeri


Phalacronotus bleekeri, commonly known as Bleeker's Sheatfish, is a species of catfish of the genus Phalacronotus. This species grows to a length of SL.
This fish is found in mainland Southeast Asia.

As food

In Peninsular Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand it is valued as food in the local cuisine for its delicate flesh. In Thailand it is one of the catfish species known in the markets as Pla Nuea On. This fish is also often used for making fish balls.