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Kryptopterus baramensis Ng, 2002
Family: Siluridae (Sheatfishes)
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Order: Siluriformes (catfish)
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
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Max. size: 24.9 cm SL (male/unsexed; Ref. 42937)
Environment: benthopelagic; freshwater
Climate: tropical
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Asia: Borneo, Malaysia.
Morphology: Dorsal soft rays (total): 1; Anal soft rays: 70 – 79; Vertebrae: 57 – 59. Pectoral fin length 14.0-16.9% SL; pectoral spine length 9.0-11.0% SL; eye diameter 20.0-23.9% HL; vomerine teeth present in two closely-situated elliptical patches; a distinct nuchal concavity; and mandibular barbels reaching beyond anterior base of anal fin. Pectoral spine and articulated segments sexually dimorphic in mature individuals. Male with spine broad and somewhat flattened dorsoventrally, with 10-12 distinct posterior serrations; proximal articulated segments with 9-18 well-developed posterior serrations. Females with spine slender, with 12-14 smaller posterior serrations; proximal articulated segments with 6-9 small and poorly-developed posterior serrations. Fins hyaline, with small dark-brown spots occasionally present (Ref. 42937).
Biology:
Red List Status: Not in IUCN Red List (Ref. 57073)
Dangerous: harmless
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