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Schistura sexcauda (Fowler, 1937) |
| Family: | Nemacheilidae (Brook loaches) | |||
| Max. size: | 5.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Chao Phraya basin and its tributary streams around the central plain of Thailand (Ref. 39226). Reported from the Mekong basin (Ref. 26336). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal soft rays: 8-8. A member of the group of species with complete or nearly complete lateral line, 8 1/2 branched dorsal rays, 9+8 branched caudal rays and no sexual dimorphism. Can be distinguished by the following characters: lateral head length 104-120% HL; lateral line complete or reaching at least posterior extremity of anal fin base (seldom only to anus); caudal fin emarginate (Ref. 39226). | |||
| Biology: | Feeds on insect larvae (Ref. 39226). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 July 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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