Silurichthys sanguineus Roberts, 1989
Silurichthys sanguineus
photo by Roberts, T.R.

Family:  Siluridae (Sheatfishes)
Max. size:  4.1 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6.5
Distribution:  Asia: presently known only from the Kapuas basin in western Borneo, Indonesia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 4-4; Anal soft rays: 60-60; Vertebrae: 57-57. Absence of pelvic fins; 7/4 principal caudal rays.
Biology:  Found in a small forest stream.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 29 May 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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