Pterocryptis torrentis (Kobayakawa, 1989)
photo by Ratmuangkhwang, S.

Family:  Siluridae (Sheatfishes)
Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: eastern Myanmar and Thailand (Ref. 4833) and Cardamon Mountains in southern Cambodia (Ref. 12693).
Diagnosis:  Long head (18-20% of SL); very short pectoral fin not reaching pelvic fin (Ref. 12693).
Biology:  Occur in small fast flowing upland streams (Ref. 12693).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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