Encheloclarias
Encheloclarias is a genus of airbreathing catfishes endemic to Southeast Asia.
Species
There are currently seven recognized species in this genus:Encheloclarias baculum P. K. L. Ng & K. K. P. Lim, 1993Encheloclarias curtisoma P. K. L. Ng & K. K. P. Lim, 1993Encheloclarias kelioides P. K. L. Ng & K. K. P. Lim, 1993Encheloclarias medialis H. H. Ng, 2012Encheloclarias prolatus P. K. L. Ng & K. K. P. Lim, 1993Encheloclarias tapeinopterus Encheloclarias velatus H. H. Ng & H. H. Tan, 2000Encheloclarias are often found deep within the substratum of peat swamps.
This genus differs from Heterobranchus and Dinotopterus in lacking extensions of the neural spine supporting the adipose fin.