Pangasius mahakamensis Pouyaud, Gustiano & Teugels, 2002

Family:  Pangasiidae (Shark catfishes)
Max. size:  18.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish
Distribution:  Asia: endemic to East Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 27-32. Short caudal peduncle (14-16.7% SL). Large eye diameter (22.8-29.4% HL). Short mandibulary barbel (19.6-45.8% HL). Short predorsal length (30.1-32.7% SL) (Ref. 46915).
Biology:  Small specimens (smaller than 15 cm) were collected in brackish water in the river delta, while larger ones were found in the upper part. No vegetation were found at the banks, relatively strong current, deep and turbid water. An omnivorous fish, feeding mainly on insects and small fruits. Spawning periods unknown (Ref. 46915).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 June 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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