Glytothorax Platypogon 2-3"

Glyptothorax platypogon is a species of sisorid catfish (family Sisoridae) — a group of small to medium-sized freshwater catfish commonly found in fast-flowing streams and rivers of South and Southeast Asia.   Here’s what’s known about it:   Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Siluriformes (catfishes) Family: Sisoridae Genus: Glyptothorax Species: Glyptothorax platypogon Description Glyptothorax species, including G. platypogon, are typically small catfish adapted to torrential waters — they have a flattened body and a thoracic adhesive apparatus, which helps them cling to rocks in strong currents. Habitat & Distribution The exact range of Glyptothorax platypogon isn’t widely documented, but related species occur in South and Southeast Asia, especially in mountain streams. The species was first described by Vaillant in 1892. Ecology They’re benthic insectivores, feeding mainly on aquatic insec