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Homalopteroides smithi (Hora, 1932) |
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photo by
Greco, F.M. |
| Family: | Balitoridae (River loaches) | |||
| Max. size: | 9.8 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 3.9 g | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Mekong and Chao Phraya basins and Malay Peninsula (Ref. 27732). Reported Maeklong basin (Ref. 26336). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Has a more compact appearance; the pectoral fin reaching beyond the origin of the pelvic fins (Ref. 27732); pectoral spines IV-VI; 6 saddles on dorsum (Ref. 12693). Pectoral fin with 5-6 simple and 10-12 branched rays (Ref. 43281). | |||
| Biology: | Adults inhabit high gradient streams over fast bedrock, cobble runs and rapids while juveniles in slower stretches of gravel and exposed tree roots (Ref. 12693). Found in rapid-running mountain streams of the middle Mekong (Ref. 12975). Feed on aquatic insect larvae, particularly Odonatans (Ref. 12693). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 February 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||