Family: |
Bagridae (Bagrid catfishes) |
Max. size: |
21.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: Nam Xam basin in Laos, Red River basin in Viet Nam and Yunnan, China (Ref. 43281) and Mekong basin (Ref. 26336). |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-8; Anal soft rays: 10-12. No scale, complete lateral line. High rise dorsal fin shaped like a converted triangle, with 7-8 rays. Long adipose fin about 1.8-2.3 times the length of dorsal fin. Anal fin about 2/5 of the length of the adipose fin. No spot in the side, white stomach (Ref.33423). Body plain dark brown (Ref. 43281). |
Biology: |
Adults prefer rivers with fast water, rapids (Ref. 43281). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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