| Citation |
|
Description |
Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: This species was described from the Kaek River catchment (a third-order tributary of the Nan River in the Chao Praya drainage; Phitsanulok Province, north-central Thailand; Brandt 1974) and was found in the middle course of the river between the Sakunothayan Falls (33 km east of Phitsanulok) and the Thung Salaeng Luang National Park (90 km east of Phitsanulok). It is also recorded from the Kwae Noi River (Chattrakan National Park; F. Köhler pers. comm. 2010), a catchment about 50 km north of the other sites on the Kaek River.
Countries occurrence:
Native:
Thailand
Additional data:
? Estimated area of occupancy (AOO) - km2: 200
? Number of Locations: 2
Range Map: Click here to open the map viewer and explore range.
Population [top]
Population: No information available.
Current Population Trend: Unknown
Additional data:
? Population severely fragmented: No
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: It was found on hard substrate, attached to boulders and rocks. This species seems to prefer waters with a swift current and is found in a section between 5 cm above and 20 cm below the water surface. This species, like the other species within this genus, occurs in rivers and mountain creeks. It is is only rarely in still water.
Systems: Freshwater
Use and Trade [top]
Use and Trade: No information available.
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s):
Both known locations lie in protected areas, with some deforestation, but there is not a significant impact from deforestation on the streams and rivers in this area at present (F. Köhler pers. comm. 2011).
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: Both locations lie in protected areas, but there are no specific species actions plans, and the only conservation actions required are the continuation of the protected areas.
Citation: Simonis, J. & Köhler, F. 2012. Brotia armata. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2012: e.T184897A1762843. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T184897A1762843.en. Downloaded on 11 February 2019.
Disclaimer: To make use of this information, please check the .
Feedback: If you see any errors or have any questions or suggestions on what is shown on this page, please provide us with feedback so that we can correct or extend the information provided
|
