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Macrognathus obscurus Britz, 2010 |
| Family: | Mastacembelidae (Spiny eels) | |||
| Max. size: | 13.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Hpa Lap stream near Myitkina in Myanmar. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 20-22; Dorsal soft rays (total): 50-55; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 49-51; Vertebrae: 72-74. Belongs to the Macrognathus aculeatus species group but can be distinguished from all other species of this group by the following combination of characters: 8-10 rostral tooth plates; 20-22 dorsal-fin spines; and ocelli along dorsal fin developed as small irregularly arranged dark spots or absent (Ref. 83418). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 22 March 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||