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Pterocryptis verecunda Ng & Freyhof, 2001 |
| Family: | Siluridae (Sheatfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 13.16 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Cat Ba Island in northeastern Viet Nam. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 4-4; Anal soft rays: 56-61; Vertebrae: 55-55. Genital papilla concealed by the anus. A unique combination of the following characters: head width 15.3-16.2% SL; head depth 10.6-11.7% SL; and pelvic-fin length 6.6-7.2% SL (Ref. 41525). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 30 August 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||