Pterocryptis anomala

Pterocryptis anomala

Catfish of Chinese Seas

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
East Asia
Medium
Tropical fish

Pterocryptis anomala is a species of catfish found in southeastern China, in the Min River and Pearl River drainages, and in the streams draining the Hong Kong region. This species reaches a length of 25.0 cm (9.8 in).

Class: Teleosts
Order: Catfishes
Family: Siluridae
Genus: Pterocryptis
Maximum length: 25 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Asia: Minjiang and Zhujiang (Pearl River) drainages southwards to the streams draining the territory of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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