| Family: |
Nandidae (Asian leaffishes) |
| Max. size: |
6.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Meklong, Chao Phraya and Mekong basins. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-6; Vertebrae: 24-25. Distinguished from all other species of Nandus by its deep dorsal head profile and sharp snout, the presence of 37-42 lateral line scales interrupted at the 24th-27th lateral line scale and the presence of relatively large serrae on the preopercle. |
| Biology: |
Usually found in swamps and sluggish waters (Ref. 43281). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 February 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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