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Tachysurus kyphus (Mai, 1978) |
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CAFS |
| Family: | Bagridae (Bagrid catfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 7.26 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Viet Nam and China. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 16-19; Vertebrae: 37-40. Body with dark blotches on the sides, especially in small individuals (< 5cm SL). Anterior edge of pectoral and dorsal spines without serrations; posterior edge of dorsal spine with retrorse teeth. Caudal fin moderately forked with rounded lobes. Adductor mandibulae extending onto skull roof; the latter covered with thick skin. Maxillary barbels moderately short, not extending to origin of pectoral fin. | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 17 February 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||