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Glyptothorax fuscus Fowler, 1934 |
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| Family: | Sisoridae (Sisorid catfishes), subfamily: Sisorinae | |||
| Max. size: | 12.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Chao Phraya and Mekong basins. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Presence of 2 dark saddles on body, at dorsal fin origin and under adipose fin; rest of body usually covered by irregular spots and blotches; distally expanded neural spines, forming a row of low bumps (each with an elongate tubercle) between dorsal and adipose fins; anal fin origin in front of adipose origin (Ref. 43281). | |||
| Biology: | Usually found in foot-hill streams (Ref. 43281). Occurs under rocks and logs in fairly strong currents in medium and large-sized rivers. Feeds on aquatic insect larvae. Not seen in the markets (Ref. 12693). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 June 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||