| Family: |
Siluridae (Sheatfishes) |
| Max. size: |
24.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Mae Khlong River drainage in Thailand. |
| Diagnosis: |
Anal soft rays: 78-79; Vertebrae: 57-57. Head length 14.0-15.2% SL; head width 12.2-12.3% SL; body depth at anus 23.0-23.8% SL; eye diameter 25.6-27.9% HL; vomerine teeth present in single crescentic band; a distinct nuchal concavity; and mandibular barbels reaching beyond anterior base of anal fin. Fins hyaline, with small dark-brown spots occasionally present (Ref. 42937).
Description: dorsal fin with one simple ray; pelvic fin with i,7 rays (Ref. 42937). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in mainstream (Ref. 58784). Feeds on insects and small shrimps (Ref. 58784). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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