Sisoridae (Sisorid catfishes), subfamily: Sisorinae |
6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; freshwater |
Asia: India. |
Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-6; Vertebrae: 36-38. Filamentous extension of dorsal-fin spine in males, reaching to adipose-fin base. Mouth located at level of anterior margin fo orbit. Snout bluntly rounded in lateral profile without notch anteriorly. Upper jaw toothless; lower jaw with single row of teeth. Anal fin with 4-5 simple rays, 12-14 branched rays, posterior 2 rays very close together (Ref. 40780). |
Inhabits upper reaches of rivers (Ref. 41236). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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