Chevey’s glass catfish
(Kryptopterus cheveyi)
Image source: Jo's Animal Database
General data
Kryptopterus cheveyi originates from Asia and is found in Cambodia, Laos and Thailand. Mekong and Chao Phraya basins. Reported from the river systems of Southeast Thailand.
They can reach a maximum length of about 35 centimeters.
They inhabit the rivers and canals but also enter the flooded parts of the land. The food consists mainly of insect larvae, plankton, and fish.
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal soft rays: 66 - 71. No dorsal fin.
Short maxillary and mandibular barbels reaching about the base of the pectoral fin.
66-71 anal rays.
Projecting lower jaw and shallow body (depth 4.0-4.9 in SL); head length 5.6-5.8 times in SL.
A single patch of vomerine teeth.
Gill rakers 6-8 + 21-23.
