Glyptothorax ater
Glyptothorax ater Anganthoibi & Vishwanath, 2011


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Family:  Sisoridae (Sisorid catfishes), subfamily: Sisorinae
Max. size:  12.65 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: India.
Diagnosis:  Can be diagnosed from its congeners by the combination of the following characters: rhomboidal thoracic adhesive apparatus with a conspicuous central depression, longitudinally elongated and with a constriction at mid-length; ventral surface of pectoral spine and outer rays of pelvic fins pleated; and two horizontal creamish stripes against dark brown body (Ref. 86532).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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