| Family: |
Sisoridae (Sisorid catfishes), subfamily: Sisorinae |
| Max. size: |
8.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: northeastern Laos, Red River basin in Viet Nam and Yunnan. |
| Diagnosis: |
Body with 2 dark saddles, at dorsal origin and under adipose; rest of the body with irregular spots and blotches. Neural spines distally expanded, forming a row of low bumps between dorsal and adipose (distinct in larger specimens only). Anal origin under adipose origin (Ref. 43281). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits swift, flowing streams. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 August 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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