Pseudecheneis eddsi Ng, 2006

Family:  Sisoridae (Sisorid catfishes), subfamily: Glyptosterninae
Max. size:  9.44 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Gandaki drainage in central Nepal.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal soft rays: 10-11; Vertebrae: 36-39. Description: Description: Dorsal-fin rays i,6; anal-fin rays iii7-iv,7; pectoral-fin rays i,12-i,13; and pelvic-fin rays i,5
Biology:  The type locality of the species is characterized by plenty of cool and swift, rocky riffles, presumably where the fish were obtained (Ref. 57830).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 21 December 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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