Tachysurus vachellii (Richardson, 1846)
photo by CAFS

Family:  Bagridae (Bagrid catfishes)
Max. size:  42.3 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: China and Viet Nam.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-7; Anal soft rays: 21-24. High dorsal fin, start at above the point between pectoral and pelvic fins. Light colored in stomach, without any spots. Edges of all fins are black (Ref. 33423).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 April 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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