| Family: |
Sisoridae (Sisorid catfishes), subfamily: Sisorinae |
| Max. size: |
12.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.80000019073486 - 7.5; dH range: 5 - 15 |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Mekong and Chao Phraya basins and southeastern Thailand. |
| Diagnosis: |
Greyish brown body with 3 dark brown saddles (under dorsal, adipose and at the caudal base), connected by a dark mid-lateral stripe, leaving pale oval patches. Caudal peduncle slender, depth about 3 times in its length; body and head covered by rough tubercles of very heterogeneous sizes (Ref. 43281). |
| Biology: |
Usually found in foot-hill streams (Ref. 27732). Occurs over coarse substrates in medium-sized upland rivers (Ref. 12693). Found in running waters of the lower Mekong (Ref. 36667). Feeds on aquatic insect larvae. Not seen in the markets (Ref. 12693). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 May 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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