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Glyptothorax macromaculatus Li, 1984 |
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| Family: | Sisoridae (Sisorid catfishes), subfamily: Sisorinae | |||
| Max. size: | 16.08 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Mekong basin in China and in Laos (Ref. 27732). Reported from Thailand (Ref. 37773). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Distinguishable by its two dark saddles on the body (at dorsal fin origin and under the adipose fin), becoming indistinct in specimens >10 cm SL; the rest of the body usually covered by irregular spots and blotches; neural spines distally pointed; absence of ridge or series of bumps along dorsal mid-line between the dorsal and adipose fins (Ref. 27732). | |||
| Biology: | Usually associated with fast flowing streams and headwaters (Ref. 43281). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 March 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||