Family: |
Sisoridae (Sisorid catfishes), subfamily: Sisorinae |
Max. size: |
10.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: Mekong and Chao Phraya basins (Ref. 27732), Viet Nam (Ref. 89724) and Malaysia (Ref. 97588). |
Diagnosis: |
Blackish body; a yellowish stripe along the middle of the side and one along the dorsal mid-line (Ref. 27732); head and body smooth, covered by small tubercles, all more or less of same size; usually a black bar or almost entirely black on anal fin (Ref. 43281). |
Biology: |
Adults inhabit flowing waters of small and medium-sized streams. Found over coarse substrates and in small upland streams with alternating pools, waterfalls and rapids. Feed on aquatic insect larvae. Not seen in the markets (Ref. 12693). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 May 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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