Pterocryptis torrentis (Kobayakawa, 1989) |
photo by
Ratmuangkhwang, S. |
Family: | Siluridae (Sheatfishes) | |||
Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | Asia: eastern Myanmar and Thailand (Ref. 4833) and Cardamon Mountains in southern Cambodia (Ref. 12693). | |||
Diagnosis: | Long head (18-20% of SL); very short pectoral fin not reaching pelvic fin (Ref. 12693). | |||
Biology: | Occur in small fast flowing upland streams (Ref. 12693). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |