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Phalacronotus micronemus (Bleeker, 1846) |
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photo by
Baird, I.G. |
| Family: | Siluridae (Sheatfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 50 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Thailand to Indonesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal soft rays: 86-93. Head 5 1/3 times in SL; maxillary barbel extends to middle eye; mandibular barbels shooter than eye width; dark spot at caudal-fin base; vomerine teeth in a smoothly curved band (Ref. 12693). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in rivers, streams, and lakes as well as in impoundments. Feeds on pelagic fishes and shrimps. Sold fresh or smoked on a skewer (Ref. 12693). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 June 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||