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Glyptothorax distichus Kosygin, Singh & Gurumayum, 2020 |
| Family: | Sisoridae (Sisorid catfishes), subfamily: Sisorinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10.11 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: India. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-6; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8; Vertebrae: 37-37. This species is distinguished by the following: chevron-shaped thoracic adhesive apparatus, with poorly developed median depression that is widely opened posteriorly by skin ridges; short dorsal fin spine (10.4, 12.4% SL); deep body (depth at anus 12.7, 13.2% SL); short caudal peduncle (17.6, 16.3% SL vs. 21.4–23.9); slender caudal peduncle (7.8, 7.9% SL); short predorsal length (32.7, 34.2% SL) unculiferous ridges of adhesive apparatus not extending anteriorly onto gular region; absence of plicate on ventral surfaces first pectoral and pelvic fins rays, smooth skin on head and body; presence of two broad pale cream longitudinal stripes on body; and 20 + 17 Vertebrae (Ref. 130786). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||