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🇮🇩 Fish of Indonesia

48 fish from Indonesia, best known first.

Indonesia is a global leader in aquaculture, ranking fourth worldwide with an output of 14.4 million tons in 2014. The sector has grown significantly, now supplying over forty percent of the nation's fish needs. This expansion relies on extensive coastal resources and diverse farming methods.

  • Indonesia ranked fourth globally in aquaculture with 14.4 million tons in 2014.
  • Aquaculture supplied 40.2% of Indonesia's fish needs by 2014.
  • Eight species accounted for roughly 90% of production in 2014.
  • Shrimp output was 490,000 tons in 2004, making up 8% of world production.
  • Brackish water ponds covered 60% of aquaculture area in 1999.

Fish of Indonesia

The Indonesian archipelago supports massive aquatic farming due to its long coastline and tropical climate. Production reached fourteen point four million tons in two thousand fourteen, placing the country fourth globally. Aquaculture supply rose from ten point six percent in nineteen sixty to forty point two percent by twenty fourteen. Projections suggest this sector will exceed wild capture fisheries soon. Government initiatives since two thousand have focused on hatcheries, training, and market access to sustain this growth trajectory across the islands.

Notable species

Eight species dominated production in twenty fourteen, accounting for ninety percent of the total. These include Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), clarias catfish (Clarias spp.), milkfish (Chanos chanos), white-leg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei), common carp (Cyprinus carpio), pangasius catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus), and Asian tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon). This mix highlights both freshwater and marine farming capabilities within the national industry.

Seas and rivers

Farming occurs in inland rivers, lakes, swamps, reservoirs, dams, fields, and ponds. Operations split into brackish and freshwater categories. Brackish water sites concentrate along Java’s north coast, Aceh’s east coast, and parts of Riau and Sumatra. In nineteen ninety nine, fifty seven thousand five hundred thirteen hectares were used, with sixty percent as brackish ponds and twenty eight percent as integrated rice-fish systems. Freshwater ponds made up the remaining twelve percent of that area.

Fishing and farming

Shrimp production hit four hundred ninety thousand tons in two thousand four, representing eight percent of global output. Export products feature shrimp, fish, and seaweed prominently. The government established development zones and private hatcheries to boost capacity. Support includes marketing channels for fingerlings, improved information systems, and certification assistance. Despite growth, challenges like mangrove loss, pollution, and disease outbreaks persist alongside social tensions involving local farmers.

Today

The industry continues expanding its share of domestic fish supply. Government policy drives investment in infrastructure and private sector participation. Environmental concerns regarding wetland destruction and water quality remain active issues. Social equity for marginalized farmers and disease management are critical ongoing priorities. The sector aims to maintain high export volumes while balancing ecological impacts and community welfare across the vast archipelago.

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🇦🇺 Australia and 2 moreRainbowfish Small colourful freshwater fish from Australia and New GuineaOther · Rivers and lakes · 1894 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 4 moreAsian arowana Large freshwater fish from Southeast Asia known for its metallic scales and cultural significance.Ancient · Rivers and lakes · 1840 Fire eel 🇹🇭 Thailand and 4 moreFire eel Large spiny eel with red markings from Southeast AsiaOther · Rivers and lakes 🇮🇩 IndonesiaBoeseman's rainbowfish A colourful freshwater fish from West Papua lakes.Other · Rivers and lakes 🇦🇺 Australia and 1 moreThreadfin rainbowfish Small freshwater fish with long, elegant fins from Australia and New Guinea.Other · Rivers and lakes · 1974 🇮🇩 IndonesiaRed rainbowfish A bright red freshwater fish from Lake Sentani, Indonesia.Other · Rivers and lakes · 1907 🇮🇩 IndonesiaDwarf rainbowfish Small, iridescent freshwater fish from West Papua.Other · Rivers and lakes 🇮🇩 IndonesiaCelebes rainbowfish A small, transparent silverside from Sulawesi streams.Other · Rivers and lakes 🇹🇭 Thailand and 2 morePearl gourami Small Southeast Asian fish with a pearly patternOther · Rivers and lakes · 1852 🇹🇭 Thailand and 1 moreBala shark A large, silver cyprinid often kept in aquariums despite its size.Carp · Rivers and lakes 🇮🇩 IndonesiaChili rasbora Tiny red and black fish from Borneo swamps kept in aquariums.Other · Rivers and lakes 🇮🇩 IndonesiaKuhli loach A slender, nocturnal freshwater fish from Southeast Asia popular in aquariums.Other · Rivers and lakes · 1846 🇮🇩 IndonesiaClown loach Striped tropical freshwater fish from IndonesiaOther · Rivers and lakes · 1852 🇹🇭 Thailand and 4 moreTinfoil barb A large Southeast Asian freshwater fish known for its red fins and silvery body.Carp · Rivers and lakes · 1853 🇹🇭 Thailand and 4 moreJava barb A silvery freshwater fish farmed across Southeast Asia.Carp · Rivers and lakes 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 1 moreTiger barb Active striped freshwater fish popular in home aquariums.Carp · Rivers and lakes 🇹🇭 Thailand and 3 moreGiant freshwater stingray The widest freshwater fish in the world, found in Southeast Asian rivers.Ray · Rivers and lakes · 1852 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 4 moreWalking catfish A Southeast Asian air-breathing catfish known for moving across land and surviving out of water.Catfish · Rivers and lakes 🇦🇺 Australia and 4 moreLongcomb sawfish A critically endangered sawfish with a toothed rostrum.Ray · Coasts and shelves 🇱🇦 Laos and 3 moreBronze featherback A freshwater fish from South and Southeast Asia used for food.Other · Rivers and lakes 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 4 moreGourami A family of freshwater labyrinth fish native to Asia, known for their air-breathing organ and varied parental care.Other · Rivers and lakes · 1832 🇹🇭 Thailand and 4 moreIridescent shark Large Southeast Asian catfish farmed for food and kept in aquariums.Catfish · Rivers and lakes 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 4 moreGiant gourami A large freshwater fish from Southeast Asia valued for food and kept in aquaria.Other · Rivers and lakes

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