| Family: |
Sisoridae (Sisorid catfishes), subfamily: Sisorinae |
| Max. size: |
16.08 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Mekong basin in China and in Laos (Ref. 27732). Reported from Thailand (Ref. 37773). |
| Diagnosis: |
Distinguishable by its two dark saddles on the body (at dorsal fin origin and under the adipose fin), becoming indistinct in specimens >10 cm SL; the rest of the body usually covered by irregular spots and blotches; neural spines distally pointed; absence of ridge or series of bumps along dorsal mid-line between the dorsal and adipose fins (Ref. 27732). |
| Biology: |
Usually associated with fast flowing streams and headwaters (Ref. 43281). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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