Neodontobutis tonkinensis (Mai, 1978)

Family:  Odontobutidae (Freshwater sleepers)
Max. size:  4.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Laos and Viet Nam.
Diagnosis:  Body with about 8 dark brown stripes; first dorsal fin with 7 rays; pelvic fins separated (Ref. 43281).
Biology:  Found in slow flowing streams and swamps (Ref. 43281).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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