| Family: |
Soleidae (Soles) |
| Max. size: |
10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; brackish |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Mekong basin in Laos, Thailand and Cambodia; Chao Phraya and Malay Peninsula (Ref. 43281). Reported from the South China Sea (Ref. 41527). |
| Diagnosis: |
Eyes on the right side; rudimentary pectoral fins (Ref. 27732). |
| Biology: |
Found in large rivers on sandy to muddy bottom (Ref. 43281). Occurs along the bottom in flowing waters of large and medium-sized rivers. Feeds mainly on benthic invertebrates. Marketed fresh in mixed catches (Ref. 12693). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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