| Family: |
Siluridae (Sheatfishes) |
| Max. size: |
50 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Thailand to Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal soft rays: 86-93. Head 5 1/3 times in SL; maxillary barbel extends to middle eye; mandibular barbels shooter than eye width; dark spot at caudal-fin base; vomerine teeth in a smoothly curved band (Ref. 12693). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in rivers, streams, and lakes as well as in impoundments. Feeds on pelagic fishes and shrimps. Sold fresh or smoked on a skewer (Ref. 12693). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 June 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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