| Family: |
Siluridae (Sheatfishes) |
| Max. size: |
18.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Mekong, Chao Phraya and Pasak River drainages in Indo-China. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 4-4; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 65-71; Vertebrae: 47-52. Head width 11.7-13.6% SL; caudal peduncle depth 5.2-5.9% SL; anal fin rays 65-71; and vertebrae 47-52 (Ref. 52514). |
| Biology: |
Occurs most frequently in large slow-flowing rivers and lakes. Migrates into inundated forest during periods of high water, where it can be found around submerged woody vegetation. Feeds on fishes and crustaceans (Ref. 52514). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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