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Serpenticobitis zonata Kottelat, 1998 |
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photo by
Panitvong, N. |
| Family: | Serpenticobitidae (Snake loaches) | |||
| Max. size: | 4.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Xe Bangfai (Mekong) and Xe Bang Hiang in Laos. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Distinguishable by its unique color pattern of 7-8 quite regular, dark, vertical bars on the body; pale interspaces in some specimens with thin, median, dark bar; all fins with rows of black spots; overhanging snout; small mouth with fleshy lips; absence of mental lobe; presence in some specimens of a labial barbel on lower lip near corner of mouth (Ref. 27732). | |||
| Biology: | Found in stretches with relatively swift, clear water, with boulders and gravel bottom (Ref. 27732). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 19 February 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||