Batasio fasciolatus (Ng, 2006)

Order: SILURIFORMES

Family: BAGRIDAE

Subfamily: Batasinae

Genus: Batasio Blyth

Body compressed, flattened ventrally to pelvic fin. Head small and conical with pores on its side; barbels 4 pairs and do not extend posteriorly beyond head. Dorsal fin base short, preceded by a spine.

Diagnosis: Dorsal fin rays 1/7, anal 4-5/9, pectoral 1/8. 5-6 vertical dark brown bars on light brown body. Posterior spine of pectoral fin serrated.

 

Common names: Chilne macha

Distribution:

Punatsangchhu: Homa doban (Dagana)

Altitude: 220 MASL (Single locality)

Conservation status: Least concern (IUCN)