River

Pian

One profile names the Pian. That is what has been written, not what lives there.

Species: 1
Families: 1
Photographed: 1 of 1
Difficulty rated: 1 of 1

That fish is also recorded from

Nam Noi
Sekong
Xe Nam Noi
Xe Pian

Adult specimens have deep orange/yellow borders to the paired fins. Also note the prominent tubercules on the snout.

Sewellia elongata

Gastromyzontidae · Roberts, 1998

This species appeared in the trade during 2010 and its identity has been confirmed to us by Thai exporter and aquarist Kamphol Udomritthiruj who collects it from the Se Kong system for the aquarium hobby. To date only subadult specimens have reached the western market.

Moderate