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Ellopostoma mystax Tan & Lim, 2002 Enigmatic loach |
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photo by
Ott, G. |
| Family: | Ellopostomatidae (Square-head loaches) | |||
| Max. size: | 7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: endemic to Thailand. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits mainstream rivers in sandy shore. Carnivorous, feeding on benthic microfauna (Ref. 58784). Length type is assumed in TL. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 19 January 2011 (B1ab(ii,iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||