Rare black bass caught in Penang river after 15 years
GEORGE TOWN: A rare black bass, locally known as ikan kanai or tembaring, was caught by a local fisherman at Sungai Kuala, after the species reportedly went unrecorded in the area for about 15 years.
A rare black bass, locally known as ikan kanai or tembaring, was recently caught in Sungai Kuala, Penang after being absent from the area for approximately 15 years. The Penang Fisheries Department identified the fish as Lutjanus goldiei, a predatory estuarine species typically found in tidal estuaries and coastal riverine areas, particularly those with mangrove and nipa vegetation.
This discovery is noteworthy due to L. goldiei's geographical distribution, which is more commonly found in estuarine areas in Sabah and Papua New Guinea. The department emphasized the importance of catch-and-release practices to support conservation efforts and maintain sustainable populations of this sensitive species in Malaysian waters.
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