Tachysurus kyphus
Tachysurus kyphus (Mai, 1978)
photo by CAFS


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Family:  Bagridae (Bagrid catfishes)
Max. size:  7.26 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Viet Nam and China.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 16-19; Vertebrae: 37-40. Body with dark blotches on the sides, especially in small individuals (< 5cm SL). Anterior edge of pectoral and dorsal spines without serrations; posterior edge of dorsal spine with retrorse teeth. Caudal fin moderately forked with rounded lobes. Adductor mandibulae extending onto skull roof; the latter covered with thick skin. Maxillary barbels moderately short, not extending to origin of pectoral fin.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 17 February 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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