Kryptopterus
hexapterus
(Bleeker, 1851)
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Family:
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Siluridae
(Sheatfishes)
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Order:
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Siluriformes
(catfish)
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Class:
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Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
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In this site name:
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Max. size:
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24.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; Ref. 7050) |
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Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater
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Climate: |
tropical |
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Importance:
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fisheries: minor commercial |
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Resilience: |
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Distribution:
www.ccfishery.net
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Asia: Thailand to Indonesia.
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Morphology:
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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).
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Biology: |
Found in rivers, streams and canals. Feeds mainly on small fishes, along with prawns and insect larvae. Marketed fresh (Ref. 12693).
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Red List Status: |
Not in IUCN Red List (Ref. 57073)
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Dangerous:
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harmless
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Coordinator: |
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