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Glyptothorax carnatus Ng & Kottelat, 2025 |
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Abstract: Glyptothorax carnatus be distinguished from Mekong congeners by its deep body relative to the caudal peduncle (caudal peduncle depth 2.8–3.6 times in body depth at dorsal-fin origin vs. 1.9–3.0) and combination of characters in colour pattern, thoracic adhesive apparatus (TAA) morphology, nuchal plate shape, and morphometry. Habitat: Glyptothorax carnatus is presently known from the middle Mekong river drainage in Laos (Nam Ou and Xe Bangfai watershed) and Cambodia (vicinity of Stung Treng). It is expected to be present in between these two areas and is probably also present in adjacent watersheds in Thailand (Ng & Kottelat, 2025). Etymology: The specific name carnatus: Latin for "fat", "fleshy" or "corpulent" refers to the deep body of this species in relation to the tail peduncle. Remarks: previously confused with G. fuscus and G. lampris, and comparisons with these two species are provided (Ng & Kottelat, 2025). |
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Family: |
Sisoridae |
Distribution: |
Asia: Mekong River Drainage in Cambodia and Laos. Type locality: Laos, Savannakhet Province, Xaybouli District, Mekong River basin, Xe Bangfai sub-basin, Xe Noy near Keng Boua, upstream of Ban Dongmarfai, 6 km east on the road, then 1 km north on a path, 17°04'21"N, 105°03'27"E |
Size: |
6.0cm (2½ins) |
Temp: |
20-24°c (67-75°f.) |
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6.0-7.5. |
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Fish
in the News
2025 |
Family: Sisoridae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails |
Glyptothorax
carnatusHolotype-showing live colouration-Laos, Xe Noy |
 Glyptothorax
carnatusHolotype-lateral view-Laos, Xe Noy |
 Glyptothorax
carnatusHolotype-dorsal view-Laos, Xe Noy |
 Glyptothorax
carnatusHolotype-ventral view-Laos, Xe Noy |
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