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Empurau Fish
The Sarawak river Empurau live in clear unpolluted water environment and the fast-flowing rivers in the state provide such conducive habitats for the fish. These Sarawak Empurau feed on fruits grown along riverbanks upstream, in particular their staple, the engkabang (tree butter) or illipe nuts which give the fish its buttery texture. Other riverine fruits that the Empurau feed on include ara, dabai and ensurai. This diet make the Sarawak Empurau different from some species in other parts of South-east Asia which feed on other food such as algae, crustaceans besides fruits.