Glyptothorax major
Glyptothorax major (Boulenger, 1894)
Glyptothorax major
photo by Martin-Smith, K.


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Family:  Sisoridae (Sisorid catfishes), subfamily: Sisorinae
Max. size:  14.4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Mekong basin (Ref. 12693); also from Malaysia and Borneo.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occur in upland and montane brooks as well as small streams (Ref. 12693). Found in running waters of lower Mekong (Ref. 36667). Feeds mainly on aquatic insect larvae. Not seen in markets (Ref. 12693).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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