Presence of 2 dark
saddles on body, at dorsal fin origin and under adipose fin; rest
of body usually covered by irregular spots and blotches;
distally expanded neural spines, forming a row of low bumps
(each with an elongate tubercle) between dorsal and adipose fins;
anal fin origin in front of adipose origin.
Usually found in foot-hill streams. Occurs under rocks and
logs in fairly strong currents in medium and large-sized
rivers. Feeds on aquatic insect larvae. Not seen in the markets
Common
Name:
None
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Sisoridaecipitidae
Distribution:
Asia:
Chao Phraya and Mekong basins.
Size:
12cm(4¾ins)
Temp:
20-24°c
(67-75°f.)
p.H.
6.5-7.5.
Reference:
Froese,
R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2008.FishBase. World Wide Web
electronic publication. www.fishbase.org, version (10/2008).
