Kryptopterus hesperius Ng, 2002
Maeklong sheatfish

Family:  Siluridae (Sheatfishes)
Max. size:  24.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Mae Khlong River drainage in Thailand.
Diagnosis:  Anal soft rays: 78-79; Vertebrae: 57-57. Head length 14.0-15.2% SL; head width 12.2-12.3% SL; body depth at anus 23.0-23.8% SL; eye diameter 25.6-27.9% HL; vomerine teeth present in single crescentic band; a distinct nuchal concavity; and mandibular barbels reaching beyond anterior base of anal fin. Fins hyaline, with small dark-brown spots occasionally present (Ref. 42937). Description: dorsal fin with one simple ray; pelvic fin with i,7 rays (Ref. 42937).
Biology:  Occurs in mainstream (Ref. 58784). Feeds on insects and small shrimps (Ref. 58784).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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