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, 1993 Encheloclarias curtisoma P. K. L. Ng & K. K. P. Lim, 1993 Encheloclarias kelioides P. K. L. Ng & K. K. P. Lim, 1993 Encheloclarias medialis H. H. Ng, 2012 Encheloclarias tapeinopterus (Bleeker, 1852) Encheloclarias velatus H. H. Ng & H. H. Tan, 2000
Encheloclarias 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.
References