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Neodontobutis aurarmus (Vidthayanon, 1995) |
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photo by
WWF-Canon / Vidthayanon, C. |
| Family: | Odontobutidae (Freshwater sleepers) | |||
| Max. size: | 5.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; depth range 2 - 2 m | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Mekong basin. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Distinguishable by its count of pectoral rays (14-16); the first dorsal fin with 7 rays; genital papilla extending backwards to the base of the anterior anal ray (Ref. 27732); body mottled, with 4-5 irregular bars (Ref. 43281). Pelvic fins separated (Ref. 43281). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in marshes, swamps and backwaters (Ref. 27732). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 March 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||