| Bagridae (Bagrid catfishes) |
| 24 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.19999980926514; dH range: 10 - 20, potamodromous |
| Asia: Chao Phraya and Mekong basins. Rare throughout its range (Ref. 10418). Reported from Maeklong River (Ref. 26336). |
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Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal soft rays: 10-10; Vertebrae: 43-43. Distinguished from all other Mystus (indeed, from all other Asian Bagridae except Bagrichthys hypselopterus) by its extraordinary high dorsal fin, involving great elongation of the non-serrate dorsal fin spine and first three or four soft rays. Within Mystus sensu stricto, mouth relatively narrow (Ref. 10418). |
| Occur in medium to large-sized rivers (Ref. 12975). Adults feed on crustaceans and benthic invertebrates. Oviparous, distinct pairing possibly like other members of the same family (Ref. 205). Usually marketed fresh (Ref. 12693). |
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Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 (A2ce) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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