Hemibagrus velox Tan & Ng, 2000
Hemibagrus velox
photo by Ng, H.H.

Family:  Bagridae (Bagrid catfishes)
Max. size:  35.7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Sumatra, Indonesia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-8; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 11-13; Vertebrae: 50-52. Caudal peduncle depth 6.2-7.5 cm SL; the upper lobe of the caudal fin regularly tapering; genital appendage by a distance of 4.3-5.9% SL; irregular serrations on the posterior edge of the dorsal spine; snout length 33.3-38.9% HL; interorbital distance 29.4-33.9% HL; length of maxillary barbel 198.3-238.2 HL; length of inner mandibular barbel 44.7-52.1% HL; branchiostegal rays 10-11 (Ref. 40801).
Biology:  Found in upper reaches of rivers, usually in fast-flowing waters with rocky or sandy bottom (Ref. 40801).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 September 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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