Pterocryptis verecunda Ng & Freyhof, 2001

Family:  Siluridae (Sheatfishes)
Max. size:  13.16 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Cat Ba Island in northeastern Viet Nam.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 4-4; Anal soft rays: 56-61; Vertebrae: 55-55. Genital papilla concealed by the anus. A unique combination of the following characters: head width 15.3-16.2% SL; head depth 10.6-11.7% SL; and pelvic-fin length 6.6-7.2% SL (Ref. 41525).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 30 August 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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