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Micronema hexapterus (Bleeker, 1851) |
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photo by
Warren, T. |
| Family: | Siluridae (Sheatfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 24 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Thailand to Indonesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal soft rays: 74-83. Head length 6.5-7.2 times in SL; a single patch of vomerine teeth (Ref. 12693). | |||
| Biology: | Found in rivers, streams and canals. Feeds mainly on small fishes, along with prawns and insect larvae. Marketed fresh (Ref. 12693). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||