| Family: |
Clariidae (Airbreathing catfishes) |
| Max. size: |
3.78 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7.2 |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Kerala, India. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-21; Anal soft rays: 15-15. Distinguished by having the following combination of characters: body narrow, elongated, sub-cylindrical, small sized; dorsal fin soft with 21 unbranched rays; anal fin soft with 15 unbranched rays; caudal fin is not confluent with dorsal and anal fins, round in shape and with 28 fin rays (including the procumbent rays); pectoral fin round, highly vestigial and not visible with naked eyes; and a pair of pseudo-tympanic membranes on both lateral sides of the head base, near to the pectoral fin (Ref. 92945) |
| Biology: |
Collected from a well with pH 7.2, conductivity 180ìS and dissolve oxygen 2mg/l and soft lateriate bottom comprising of small pores and channels (Ref. 92945). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 14 August 2020 (B1ab(i,ii,iii)+2ab(i,ii,iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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