Macrognathus obscurus Britz, 2010

Family:  Mastacembelidae (Spiny eels)
Max. size:  13.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Hpa Lap stream near Myitkina in Myanmar.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 20-22; Dorsal soft rays (total): 50-55; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 49-51; Vertebrae: 72-74. Belongs to the Macrognathus aculeatus species group but can be distinguished from all other species of this group by the following combination of characters: 8-10 rostral tooth plates; 20-22 dorsal-fin spines; and ocelli along dorsal fin developed as small irregularly arranged dark spots or absent (Ref. 83418).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 22 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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