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Kryptopterus hesperius Ng, 2002 Maeklong sheatfish |
| Family: | Siluridae (Sheatfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 24.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Mae Khlong River drainage in Thailand. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Anal soft rays: 78-79; Vertebrae: 57-57. Head length 14.0-15.2% SL; head width 12.2-12.3% SL; body depth at anus 23.0-23.8% SL; eye diameter 25.6-27.9% HL; vomerine teeth present in single crescentic band; a distinct nuchal concavity; and mandibular barbels reaching beyond anterior base of anal fin. Fins hyaline, with small dark-brown spots occasionally present (Ref. 42937). Description: dorsal fin with one simple ray; pelvic fin with i,7 rays (Ref. 42937). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in mainstream (Ref. 58784). Feeds on insects and small shrimps (Ref. 58784). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||