| Family: |
Telmatherinidae (Sailfin silversides) |
| Max. size: |
6.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater; dH range: 1 - 40, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Lake Towuti and near Malili and also in Lake Mahalona, Sulawesi, Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 10-13. With unique bulky appearance, with broken dorsal profile with a shallow hump on the nape. Distinguished from other species by having 1/2 6 1/2 scales in a transverse row (Ref 7304). Description: Dorsal rays: D1 IV-VI, D2 I,8-91/2, branched caudal rays 8+7, scales in a longitudinal row 31-34. Scales in a transverse row 1/2 6 1/2. Predorsal scales 11-13. Preopercular scales 3-4. Opercular scales 4-8. (Ref 7304) |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 09 June 2018 (B1ab(i,ii,iii)+2ab(i,ii,iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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