| Family: |
Siluridae (Sheatfishes) |
| Max. size: |
10.67 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Lembang River, Alas River drainage in Sumatra, Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 2-3; Anal soft rays: 49-53; Vertebrae: 44-45. Distinguished from all other species of Kryptopterus by the following unique combination of characters: body with pale brown coloration with scattered black spots on flanks; head width 11.4-12.0% SL; body depth at anus 22.3-24.3% SL; eye diameter 20.3-25.3% HL; maxillary barbels extending to anal origin; anal fin with 49-53 rays; and gill rakers 16-17 (Ref. 52489). |
| Biology: |
The type locality is a small river under primary forest cover and with a moderate current, turbid water and with many fallen trees and a muddy substrate. Also found in areas with clear water and substrate consisting of sand and gravel (Ref. 52489). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 22 May 2019 (B2ab(ii,iii); D2) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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