| Family: |
Sisoridae (Sisorid catfishes), subfamily: Sisorinae |
| Max. size: |
13 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.5; dH range: 20 |
| Distribution: |
Asia: India, Nepal, Myanmar and China. Reported from Bangladesh (Ref. 1479). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-6; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 6-7. Dorsal spine serrated along both edges; branched anal fin rays; interdorsal space 98.7 (87.5-106.1) % of adipose dorsal length; caudal peduncle height 40.1 (36.9-43.0) % of its length; equal lobe of caudal fin; maxillary barbels reaching posterior margin of pectoral base (Ref. 42988). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in slow-moving rivers and streams. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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