Pseudecheneis sympelvica Roberts, 1998

Family:  Sisoridae (Sisorid catfishes), subfamily: Glyptosterninae
Max. size:  5.65 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Mekong basin in central Laos.
Diagnosis:  Vertebrae: 35-35. Pelvic fins united medially for their entire length, except for a small notch distally. Pelvic fins widely separated to base in all other Pseudecheneis. Outer ray of pelvic fin with unculi in lamellae on both dorsal and ventral surfaces. Transverse lamellae in thoracic adhesive disc 14 (versus 9-12 in P. paviei, 8-13 in P. intermedius, 13-20 in P. sulcatoides, 14-20 in P. sulcatus, 14-21 in P. immaculatus, and 20 or 21 in P. tchangi). Vertebrae in caudal peduncle (entirely posterior to anal fin base) 10.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 March 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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