A catfish of fast rapids in the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) basin.
- Group: Fish
- Habitats: River
- Regions: Ü Tsang
Habitat
Mountain rapids in the Brahmaputra basin in Tibet and Sikkim.
Diet
Aquatic invertebrates.
Ecological role
A bottom-dwelling fish adapted to strong currents.
Threats
Dams that slow and change river flow.
Conservation
Listed as Least Concern by the IUCN (2010 assessment, now old).