Batasio procerus Ng, 2008
photo by Ng, H.H.

Family:  Bagridae (Bagrid catfishes)
Max. size:  11.44 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Irrawaddy River drainage in the northern part of Myanmar.
Diagnosis:  Vertebrae: 41-43. Distinguished from congeners in having a unique combination of the following characters: 41-43 vertebrae, adult color pattern consisting solely of a dark brown oblique predorsal bar, steeply convex dorsal profile of the snout, length of adipose-fin base 22.6-25.8 % SL, and caudal peduncle length 18.2-21.1 % SL (Ref. 75740).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 27 November 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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