| Family: |
Siluridae (Sheatfishes) |
| Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 103.1 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Minjiang and Zhujiang (Pearl River) drainages southwards to the streams draining the territory of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults prefer boulder-strewn, fast-flowing streams (Ref. 55706). A nocturnal species which hides among rocks and submerged plant roots during the day (Ref. 55706). Utilized for food (Ref. 89718). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 January 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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