| Caelatoglanis zonatus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Erethistidae |
| Genus: | Caelatoglanis Ng & Kottelat, 2005 |
| Species: | C. zonatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Caelatoglanis zonatus Ng & Kottelat, 2005 |
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Caelatoglanis zonatus is a species of catfish (order Siluriformes) of the family Erethistidae. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Caelatoglanis.
This genus and species were described in 2005.[1]
This species originates from the Ataran River drainage in Myanmar.[1]
This genus and species is distinguished by its plicate (pleated) upper lip.[1] It also has a short thoracic adhesive apparatus that is not much longer than it is broad; it consists of longitudinal pleats of skin.[2] It also has serrations on the pectoral fin spine on the anterior that point toward the tip of the spine, as well as serrations on the posterior edge.[2] It also has wide gill openings.[2] This species grows about 4 centimetres (1.6 in) SL.[3]