Ellopostoma megalomycter (Vaillant, 1902)
Ellopostoma megalomycter
photo by Roberts, T.R.

Family:  Ellopostomatidae (Square-head loaches)
Max. size:  4.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Peninsular Malaysia and western Borneo.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits bottom of swift-flowing water. Feed on small invertebrates, algae and detritus from the bottom.
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 24 March 2020 (B1ab(iii,iv)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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