| Family: |
Chacidae (Squarehead or angler catfish) |
| Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.19999980926514; dH range: 10 |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Malaysia, Indonesia, and Borneo. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in swamp forest and streams with soft bottom, usually among leaf litter and aquatic vegetation (Ref. 56749). Feeds on fish and shrimps (Ref. 6868). Possesses a short dorsal spine which can inflict painful wounds (Ref. 6868). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 26 December 2019 (A3c) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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