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Scientific Name Micronema platypogon  (Ng, 2004)
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Type Locality Market at Sibu, 2°17'18.6"N, 111°49'49.2"E, Rajang River drainage, Sarawak, Malaysia, Borneo.
Pronunciation mike row NEE mah
Etymology From the Greek mikros, meaning small, and nema, meaning thread. In reference to the relatively small barbels . 
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Size 176mm or 6.9" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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Distribution Asia: Ranjang River drainage in northern Borneo.

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IUCN Red List Category Data Deficient, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2019.
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Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference Zootaxa No. 398, pp 2, Figs. 1-2a.
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Last Update 2020 Dec 24 08:56 (species record created: 2017 Mar 28 01:33)