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Volume 2; Issue 5; September 2017; Page No. 242-254

Glyptothorax chavomensis sp. nov. (Teleostei: Sisoridae) with its congeners from Manipur, North-
Eastern India
1
L Arunkumar, 2 Wanglar Alphonsa Moyon
1
Department of Zoology, Mayai Lambi College, Yumnam Huidrom, Manipur, India
2
Department of Zoology, South East Manipur College, Komlathabi, Manipur, India

Abstract
The systematic accounts of striped chest sisorid catfishes of Manipur are given in this paper. Glyptothorax chavomensis, a new
species is described from the Chindwin basin of Manipur and can distinguished from its congeners in having the following
characters: tubercles consisting of elongate ridges particularly prominent on dorsal surface of head; 5-7 and 2-3 dorso-neural
spines in between the inter-dorsal and post-adipose to the origin of procurrent rays of caudal-fin; 10-12 horizontally linear tile like
ridges from the latero-posterior end of anus onto the last origin of anal-fin ray; head depth at occiput 70.1-76.8%HL; inter-orbital
width 27.9-33.6%HL; internarial width 19.2-19.3%HL; thoracic adhesive apparatus length 69.6-71.6%HL; body depth at anus
17.0-18.2%SL and at dorsal-fin origin 22.2-22.8%SL; dorsal-fin length 18.6-19.0%SL; adipose-fin length 15.6-16.3%SL and
dorsal-fin spine length 13.2-14.3%SL.

Keywords: glyptothorax, new species, chindwin basin, Manipur

1. Introduction Ng (2005 [29]), Ng & Lalramliana (2013 [37]), Rameshori &

Glyptothorax Blyth, 1860 [5], are among the most species rich Vishwanath (2012 [42]), Tamang & Chaudhry (2011 [46]). Hora
and widely distributed members of the family Sisoridae. They (1921 [13]), Menon (1954 [25]), Kosygin & Vishwanath (2005
[21]
occur from Asia (in the Tigris and Euphrates river drainages) ), Vishwanath & Linthoingambi (2005 [49], 2007 [50]),
eastward to the Yangtze River drainage and Southward to Rameshori & Vishwanath (2014 [43]), Premananda et al. (2015
Sundaic South-East Asia (Ferraris, 2007 [9]; Ng & Kottelat, [41]
) reported about this genus Glyptothorax from Manipur. So
2008 [30]). They are typically inhabited in fast flowing hill far, the only ten (10) species of this genus was recorded viz.,
streams or faster flowing reaches of larger rivers and are three species like Glyptothorax cavia (Hamilton -Buchanan,
distinguished by their thoracic adhesive apparatus with 1822 [12]), G. clavatus Rameshori & Vishwanath, 2014 [43] and
grooves parallel or oblique to the longitudinal axis of the body G. manipurensis Menon, 1954 [25] from the Barak-River basin
(Thomson & Page, 2006 [47]). and seven species like G. burmanicus Prashad & Mukerji,
The taxonomy of the Indian Glyptothorax is poorly 1929 [40]; G. dorsalis Vinciguerra, 1890 [48], G. granulus
understand (Ng, 2005 [29]). Ferraris (2007 [9]) and Kottelat Vishwanath & Linthoingambi, 2007 [50]; G. igniculus Ng &
(2013 [22]) reported 70 species of Glyptothorax in his checklist Kullander, 2013 [34]; G. ngapang Vishwanath &
of catfishes and 52 species of this genus in the fishes of the Linthoingambi, 2007 [50]; G. senapatiensis Premananda et al.,
inland waters of Southeast Asia respectively. Ng & Kottelat 2015 [41] and G. trilineatus Blyth, 1860 [5] from the Chindwin-
(2016 [33], 2017 [34]) described Glyptothorax amnestus, G. River basin of Manipur.
decussatus, G. famelicus, G. keluk, G. pictus and G. stibaros In a recent collection of fishes from the Chavom River,
from Sundaland; G. forabilis and G. porrectus from the Chandel District of Manipur, two specimens belonging to the
Bolaven Plateau, Laos, Mekong River drainage respectively. genus Glyptothorax have been found interesting and differ
Manipur (23083′-25068′N and 93003′ E-94078′E), the north- from its congeners. Further research and comparison of this
eastern state of India belongs to the Indo-Burma, one of the material with congeners from Manipur, its neighbouring states
biodiversity hot-spot or Indochina bioregion, have two main and countries revealed that it belongs to an unnamed and
river drainages viz., the Barak and the Chindwin. The Yu- undescribed species, which is described here as a new species,
River with its head-waters drains the eastern parts of Manipur Glyptothorax chavomensis.
and then flows south meeting in the Chindwin River of
Myanmar finally. Chiva, Chavom, Dutah, Kana, Lokchao, 2. Materials and Methods
Maklang, Namya, Sanalok and Tuyangbi are the major rivers All specimens were preserved in 10% buffered formalin and
and head-waters of the Yu-River. deposited in the Manipur University Central Museum
Important contributions on the sisorid catfish genus (MUCM) with accession no.85/NH/MUM. General
Glyptothorax from the northeastern India have appeared in the measurements were made point to point with dial callipers and
past viz., Anganthoibi & Vishwanath (2010 [1], 2013 [2]), data recorded to nearest 0.1mm. Counts and measurements
Arunkumar (2016 [3]), Lalramliana & Vanlalhriata (2010 [23]), were carried out on the left side of specimens whenever

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possible. Subunits of the head are presented as percentages of burmanicus (Ng & Lalramliana, 2012 [35]). Ng & Kullander
head length (%HL). Head length itself and measurements of (2013 [34]) can find no significant differences of them. It is the
body parts are given as percentages of standard length (%SL). only species found in Manipur which having ridges of thoracic
The measurement methods largely follow Ng & Kottelat adhesive apparatus organised into double rows i.e. inner row
(1998 [31]), with some modifications following Ng and Lim converging towards and outer row radiating away from the
(1995 [38]) & Jiang et al. (2010 [19]). The thoracic adhesive median depression. It differs from G. chavomensis sp. nov. in
apparatus was measured following Vishwanath & having a longer head (27.9-30.8%SL vs. 22.4-24.3).
Linthoingambi (2007 [48]).
3.1.1.4 IUCN status
3. Results Least concern.
3.1 Taxonomy
Systematic accounts of the Glyptothorax catfishes of Manipur 3.1.2 Glyptothorax cavia Hamilton, 1822.
and a new species, G. chavomensis along with their local Pimelodus cavia Hamilton, 1822: 188, 378. Type locality:
name, distribution, remarks are given below: Northern Rivers of Bengal.
Order : Siluriformes Cuvier, 1816. Glyptothorax cavia Vishwanath & Linthoingambi, 2007: 2618
Family : Sisoridae Bleeker, 1858. 2622 [+ image 1 in “web supplement”] (Redescription).
Sub-family : Glypstoterninae Gill, 1872. Glyptothorax cavia Ferraris, 2007: 1418, 388 (valid).
Tribe : Glyptothoracini de Pinna 1996.
3.1.2.1 Local name
3.1.1 Glyptothorax burmanicus Prashad & Mukerji, 1929. Ngapang.
(Fig. 1).
Glyptothorax burmanicus Prashad & Mukerji, 1929: 184, pl.7 3.1.2.2 Distribution:
(fig.3): fig.5. Type locality: Sankha, a large hill stream, Manipur: Brahmaputra drainage: Barak River, Makru River,
midway between Kamaing and Mogaung, Myitkyina district, Irang River, Barak River basin.
Burma, Holotype: ZSI: F108771, Menon & Yazdani, 1968:
128. 3.1.2.3 Remarks
Glyptothorax burmanicus Thompson & Page, 2006: 1345: 43 Glyptothorax burmanicus is often considered to be a junior
(valid). synonym of G. cavia (Chu & Mo, 1999 [6]) and Jayaram (1999
[17]
Glyptothorax chindwinica Vishwanath & Linthoingambi, ) but distinguished and treated a distinctly separate species,
2007: 2622 [+ image 6 in “web supplement”] (Type locality: resurrected from synonymy with G. cavia (Vishwanath &
India: Manipur: Iril River, Urup, Chindwin drainage) Linthoingambi, 2007 [50] and Ng & Kottelat 2008 [32]).
holotype: MUMI 6366. Thomson & Page (2006 [47]) and Vishwanath &
Glyptothorax burmanicus Ferraris, 2007: 388 (valid). Linthoingambi (2007 [50]) reported it was a Ganga-
Glyptothorax burmanicus Kottelat, 2013: 224 (valid). Brahmaputra species. It is a distinctive ichthyofaunal of the
Barak drainage of Manipur, having a deep thoracic adhesive
pit.

3.1.2.4 IUCN Status

Threatened.

3.1.3 Glyptothorax clavatus Rameshori & Vishwanath,

2014.
Glyptothorax clavatus Rameshori & Vishwanath, 2014: 186,
(fig. 1-3), Type locality: India: Manipur; head waters of Barak
River at Maram Khullen, 25023′N, 940 04′E, Manipur. 982m
above the mean sea level.
Fig 1: Glyptothorax burmanicus
3.1.3.1 Local name
3.1.1.1 Local name Ngapang.
Ngapang, Nga-sana.
3.1.3.2 Distribution
3.1.1.2 Distribution Manipur: Barak drainage.
Manipur: Chinwin drainage: Imphal River at Sekamijin, Ithai;
Iril River at Urup; Thoubal River at Nongpok-Keithelmanbi; 3.1.3.3 Remarks
Lokchao River at Lokchao; Chavom River at Moyon Khullen. It is the only species of Glyptothorax which having striae on
the ventral surface of pectoral-fin spine in Manipur.
3.1.1.3 Remarks
Glyptothorax chindwinica has been considered to be a valid 3.1.3.4 IUCN Status
species (Ng et al.; 2012 [30]) or a junior synonym of G. Least concern.

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3.1.4 Glyptothorax dorsalis Vinciguerra, 1890. dorsalis from Manipur while describing G. minutus. Menon
Glyptothorax dorsalis Vinciguerra, 1890: 246 pl. 7 (fig. 4) (1954 [25]), Menon (1974 [26]), Misra (1976 [28]) and Talwar &
type locality: Burma, Meetan (Salween drainage, Upper Jhingran (1991 [45]) considered G. dorsalis and G. minutus
Burma), Mitan Chaung, rivulet flowing South from Summit of junior synonyms of G. playtypogonoides, a species of
Mulayet Taung, 16011′N, 98032′E. Sundaland region. G.dorsalis was firstly recorded in China
Glyptothorax minutes Hora, 1921: 180 (fig.1). Type locality: (Tainpei & Xinluo, 1986 [44]). It is known from the Salween
India: Manipur, Imphal stream near Karong [=Kameng], and the Irrawaddy river drainages in Myanmar. Although, it
Irrawaddy drainage. has been recorded from the Salween river drainage in China
Glyptothorax dorsalis Thompson & Page, 2006: 1345, 45 (Chu & Mo, 1999 [6]), this record is questionable according to
(valid). Ng (2010, website) as it likely refers to G. ngapang and
Glyptothorax dorsalis Kottelat, 2013: 27, 225 (valid). required verification. Hora’s (1921 [13] and 1923 [14])
description of G. dorsalis from Manipur may belongs to G.
3.1.4.1 Local name ngapang according to Vishwanath and Linthoingambi (2007
[50]
Ngapang. ).

3.1.4.2 Distribution 3.1.4.4 IUCN Status

Manipur: Chandel district: Chakpi River at Dujang, Kana Vulnerable.
River at Sajik Tampak, Chindwin drainage: Yu River basin.
3.1.5 Glyptothorax granulus Vishwanath & Linthoingambi
3.1.4.3 Remarks 2007. (Fig. 2).
Glyptothorax dorsalis can distinguished from G. chavomensis Glyptothorax granulus Vishwanath & Linthoingambi 2007:
sp.nov. in having longer dorsal-fin spine (16.3-22.2%SL vs. 2620 [+ image 5 in “web supplement]. Type locality: India:
13.2-14.3) and (75.0-105% depth of body at dorsal-fin origin Manipur, Ukhrul district: Iril River at Phungdhar, Chindwin
vs. 59.7-64.2), a shorter interorbital (25.4-30.4%HL vs. 27.9- drainage, holotype: MUMF 6151.
33.6) and a shorter caudal-peduncle (16.7-19.3%SL vs. 20.4- Glyptothorax granulus Kottelat, 2013: 27, 225 (valid).
22.4) respectively. Hora (1921 [13]) reported the species, G.

Fig 2: Glyptothorax granulus

3.1.5.1 Local name stripes. It differs from G. chavomensis sp.nov. In having a

Ngapang. narrower thoracic adhesive apparatus (1.17-1.26 times in its
length vs. 1.35-1.37) and a shorter inter-dorsal (19.7-22.8%SL
3.1.5.2 Distribution vs. 23.2-27.5).
Manipur: Litan River at Litan, Chingjaroi stream at Ukhrul;
Maklang River, Lokchao River, Lairok Maru Stream at 3.1.5.4 IUCN Status
Kwatha, Streams of Moyon Khullen at Chavom, Chandel Least concern.
district, Chindwin drainage, Yu River basin.
3.1.6 Glyptothorax igniculus Ng & Kullander, 2013.
3.1.5.3 Remarks Glyptothorax igniculus Ng & Kullander, 2013: 553, fig. 1.
Glyptothorax granulus is the only species of Chindwin basin Type locality: Myanmar: Sagaing Region, Left bank of
of Manipur in having granulated skin, a pitless thoracic Myittha River approximately 8 km NE by E of Kalaymyo,
adhesive apparatus with width of 78.9-85.0% in its length, 23023′41″ N 9407′59″E; holotype: NRM 64520.
absence of dorso-neuro-spines or bumps or ridges in front of Glyptothorax igniculus Kottelat, 2013: 27,225 (valid).
adipose dorsal-fin and without mid-dorsal and mid-lateral

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3.1.6.1 Local name 3.1.8 Glyptothorax ngapang Vishwanath & Linthoingambi,

Ngapang. 2007.
Glyptothorax ngapang Vishwanath & Linthoingambi, 2007:
3.1.6.2 Distribution 22, 2619 [+ image 4in “web supplement]. Type locality: India:
Manipur: Chandel district: Kana River at Sajik Tampak, Chiva Manipur: Imphal East District. Iril River at Bamonkampu,
River at Khongjom. Chindwin drainage, Yu River basin. Chindwin drainage, holotype: MUMF 6131.
Glyptothorax ngapang Kottelat, 2013: 27, 226 (valid).
3.1.6.3 Remarks
According to Ng & Kullander (2013 [34]), Glyptothorax 3.1.8.1 Local name
igniculus is distinguished from all congeners in the Irrawaddy Ngapang.
River drainage by its thoracic adhesive apparatus, in which the
central depression is almost completely enclosed posteriorly 3.1.8.2 Distribution
by the skin ridges that make up the apparatus. It is Manipur: Imphal River at Motbung, Khongnang Pheidekpi
distinguished from G. chavomensis sp. nov. In having a caudal Sekmaijin, at Ithai near the Ithai barrage, Lokchao River at
peduncle depth of 2.2-2.8 times in its length vs. 3.0-3.5 and a Lokcaho bridge, Pum-Pum Stream at Kwatha, Chandel
longer pectoral-fin (21.2-26.1%SL vs. 19.9-21.4) respectively. District, Chindwin drainage, Yu River basin.

3.1.6.4 IUCN Status 3.1.8.3 Remarks

Data deficient. Glyptothorax ngapang is a widely distributed species in the
Chindwin basin of Manipur. It is distinguished from G.
3.1.7 Glyptothorax manipurensis Menon, 1954. dorsalis in having equal length of dorsal-fin spine and greatest
Glyptothorax manipurensis Menon, 1954: 52, 23. Type body depth vs. longer length of dorsal-fin spine than greatest
locality: Barak River at Karong, Naga Hills, Manipur State, body depths and serrated dorsal-fin spine vs. smooth
Assam, India. Holotype: ZSIF 738/2. respectively. Further, it is distinguished from G. chavomensis
Glyptothorax manipurensis Vishwanath & Linthoingambi, sp. nov. in having greater body depth at anus (17.0-18.2%SL
2007: 22, 2616 fig. 2, [+image 2 in “web supplement] vs. 11.2-16.4), absence (vs. presence) of 5-7 of ridges in front
(Rediscription & valid). of the adipose-fin, a shorter adipose-fin base (11.7-11.8%SL
Glyptothorax manipurensis Ferraris, 2007: 1418, 301 (valid). vs. 13.1-16.9) a deeper head (17.0-17.2%SL vs. 12.3-16.1)
Glyptothorax manipurensis Kottelat, 2013: 27, 226 (valid). and from G. lanceatus in having a larger eye (8.4-12.9%HL
vs. 6.8-8.3) and a longer interorbital distance (22.1-27.8%HL
3.1.7.1 Local name vs. 20.2-22.1), a longer head (22.2-27.4%SL vs. 23.0-25.1), a
Ngapang. longer dorsal-fin base (12.3-14.1%SL vs. 10.7-12.1) a shorter
dorsal-fin spine (14.5-19.9%SL vs. 14.3-16.3) a shorter
3.1.7.2 Distribution pelvic-fin (14.5-18.6%SL vs. 21.1-24.5), a longer pectoral-fin
Manipur: Brahmaputra drainage: Barak River at Maram and at spine (15.4-21.0%SL vs. 16.6-17.8), a slender caudal peduncle
Vanchengphai, Tamenglong district, Iyei River at Noney. (5.3-6.9%SL vs. 6.7-7.4) and body with black spots vs.
uniformly dark coloured without marking respectively.
3.1.7.3 Remarks
Menon (1954 [25]) distinguished Glyptothorax manipurensis 3.1.8.4 IUCN status
from its closest G. sinense (now, G. sinensis) in having a Least concern.
broader head and presence of black colour at the base of
dorsal, adipose and caudal-fins. Misra (1976 [28]) and Talwar 3.1.9 Glyptothorax senapatiensis Premananda, Kosygin &
& Jhingran (1991 [45]) considered G. manipurensis as a junior Saidullah, 2015.
synonym of G. sinensis and extended the distribution of the Glyptothorax senapatiensis Premananda, Kosygin &
latter to India. However, Jayaram (1979 [16]) recognised two Saidullah, 2015, 25,323 fig. 1 Type locality: India: Manipur:
subspecies within this species viz., G. sinense sinense and G. Imphal River at Motbung, Chindwin River drainage,
sinense manipurensis. Kosygin & Vishwanath (2005 [21]) 25000′10″N 93054′45″E, holotype: ZSI FF 4975, 51.5mm SL.
redescribed the species G. manipurensis Menon (1954 [25]) as
a valid species. Thomson & Page (2006 [47]) reported its 3.1.9.1 Local name
distribution form the Irrawaddy drainage of India based on Ngapang.
Kosygin & Vishwanath 2005 [21]. Vishwanath &
Linthoingambi (2007 [50]) reported that examination of more 3.1.9.2 Distribution
and fresh specimens of Glyptothorax sinense (or now G. Manipur: Imphal River at Motbung, Senapati District,
sinensis) required for distinguishing from G. manipurensis. Chindwin River basin.

3.1.7.4 IUCN Status 3.1.9.3 Remarks

Vulnerable. Glyptothorax senapatiensis differs from G. chavomensis sp.

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nov. in having a shorter post-adipose (16.2-17.6%SL vs. 18.3- 3.1.10.3 Remarks

23.9), a deeper caudal peduncle (8.4-9.3%SL vs. 6.5-6.7), a Glyptothorax trilineatus is one of the distinct species form
longer head (26.0-29.5%SL vs.22.4-24.3), a longer pre-anus other congeners from Manipur due to the presence of very
(60.1-63.1%SL vs. 57.3-59.8), a slender head depth (54- prominent pale mid lateral stripe wider than a single tubercle.
67%HL vs. 70.1-76.8), a longer nasal barbel (32-40%HL vs. It is distinguished from G. ater, a species of Koladyne basin,
17.5-21.2) and absence (vs. presence) of tubercle consisting Mizoram in having a wider interorbital distance (30.0-
elongate ridges particularly prominent on the dorsal surface of 37.4%HL vs. 28.7-30.4), a longer snout (46.0-49.0%HL vs.
neurocranium; from G. manipurensis in having a deeper body 11.1-16.6), a shorter caudal peduncle (17.0-20.0%SL vs. 19.7-
(at dorsal-fin origin 21.0-26.8%SL vs. 17.7-20.0, at anus 17.1- 22.8), a deeper caudal peduncle (9.0-10.4%SL vs. 6.7-8.1),
18.2%SL vs. 13.5-15.1), a wider thoracic adhesive apparatus absence (vs. presence) of 15-16 plicae on the ventral surface
(77.5-85.5% its length vs. 71.0-78.9), a shorter dorsal-fin of pectoral-fin spine and absence (vs. presence) of 30-40
spine (14.6-15.8%SL vs. 17.6-20.8), tuberculated skin vs. plicae on the ventral surface of pelvic-fin; differs from G.
smooth and presence vs. absence of a cream mid-dorsal stripe. clavatus in lacking (vs. having) striae on the ventral surface of
pectoral-fin spine; from G. famelicus in having a deeper
3.1.9.4 IUCN Status caudal peduncle (9.0-10.4%SL vs. 5.8-7.3), a larger eye
Least Concern. diameter (9.2-11.2%HL vs. 7-8) and a distinct mid-dorsal and
mid-lateral stripes vs. a faint thin, light brown mid dorsal
3.1.10 Glyptothorax trilineatus Blyth, 1860. (Fig. 3). stripe extending base of last dorsal-fin ray to origin of
Glyptothorax trilineatus Blyth, 1860: 154. Type Locality: adipose-fin and appearance of a diffuse lighter brown mid-
Burma, Tenasserim, Sittang drainage, Syntypes 2 ex; ZSI F lateral line; differs from G. forabilis in having wider
10380/1. interorbital distance (30.0-37.4%HL vs. 25.0-31.0), a shorter
Glyptothorax trilineatus Jayaram, 1979: 14, 48. Fig.31 snout (46.0-49.0%HL vs. 48.0-54.0), a shorter caudal
(identification). peduncle (17.0-20.0%SL vs. 19.3-23.9), a deeper caudal
Glyptothorax trilineatoides Li, 1984: 87, fig.5.Type locality: peduncle (9.0-10.4%SL vs. 7.4-9.0), a very prominent pale
Tengchong Xian [Salween drainage], Yunnan China. mid-lateral stripe wider than a single tubercle vs. a very thin
Holotype: KIZ 764336. pale mid-lateral stripe no wider than a single tubercle; from G.
Glyptothorax trilineatus Thomson & Page, 2006: 57 laosensis in having a deeper caudal peduncle (9.2-10.3%SL
(distribution, valid). vs. 7.0-9.3); further differ from G. porrectus in having a larger
Glyptothorax ventrolineatus Vishwanath & Linthoingambi, eye (9.2-11.2%HL vs. 8.0-10.0), a shorter snout (45.6-
2006: 201, Fig. 1. Type locality: India: Manipur: Ukhrul 49.3%HL vs. 44.0-55.0), a longer interorbital (30.0-37.5%HL
district, Iril River, holotype: MUMF L 0221. vs. 23.1-31), a slender caudal peduncle (17.0-20.0%SL vs.
Glyptothorax trilineatus Kottelat, 2013: 27, 227 (Valid) 21.7-25.8), a deeper caudal peduncle (9.2-10.3%SL vs. 5.8-
6.7) and a very prominent pale mid-lateral stripe wider vs. no
wider than a single tubercle. It can be further distinguished
from G. striatus, a species of Brahmaputra drainage in having
a shorter snout (46.0-49.0%HL vs. 51.8-54.7), a deeper caudal
peduncle (9.0-10.4%SL vs. 6.8-8.6) and absence (vs.
presence) of prominent plicae on the ventral surfaces of
pectoral-fin spine and first pelvic-fin ray.

3.1.10.4. IUCN Status

Least Concern.
Fig 3: Glyptothorax trilineatus
3.1.11. Glyptothorax chavomensis sp.nov. (Fig. 4).
3.1.10.1 Local name 3.1.11.1. Material examined
Ngapang or Ngapang Chandol-Thinbi. Holotype: 85/NH/MUM, 83.33mm SK; 107.97mm TL;
93.76mm FL; Manipur: Chavom River at Moyon Khullen,
3.1.10.2 Distribution Chandel district, 24015′N Latitude and 940150E longitude;
Manipur: Chandel district: Kana River at Sajik Tampak, Collected by: Wrangler A.M; 09 May 2017.
Lokchao River at Moreh near Indo-Myanmar border areas
Chindwin drainage, Yu River basin. 3.1.11.2. Paratype
85/NH/MUM, 92.81mm SL; 117.14mm TL; 103.42mm FL;
same data as holotype.

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Fig 4: Glyptothorax chavomensis sp. nov. (A= dorsal view, B=lateral view and C = Ventral view).

3.1.11.3. Local name 24.6-28.2), a narrower head (18.1-19.1%SL vs. 20.3-21.8), a

Ngapang (in Manipuri), Ngasarbah (in Moyon dialect). deeper head (17.0-17.2%SL vs. 12.3-15.3) and a shorter nasal
barbel (17.5-21.2%HL vs. 30.1-35.3); from the Chindwin
3.1.11.4. Diagnosis species, G. ngapang in having presence (vs. absence) of series
Glyptothorax chavomensis sp. nov. can be distinguished from of ridges or bumps in front of adipose dorsal-fin, a deeper
the Chindwin species, G. burmanicus in having tuberculated body (at dorsal-fin origin 22.2-22.3%SL vs. 11.2-19.1 and at
skin (vs. smooth), thoracic adhesive apparatus without a anus 17.0-18.2%SL vs. 11.2-16.4), a longer dorsal-fin (18.6-
central pit (vs. with a central pit) and its single linear ridge and 19.0%SL vs. 11.9-12.9), a longer adipose-fin (15.6-16.3%SL
open caudally (with double linear ridges and enclosed), a vs. 10.8-14.0), a deeper head (17.0-17.2%SL vs. 12.3-16.1), a
shorter inner and outer mandibular barbels (26.7-32.6%HL vs. longer anal-fin (18.4-18.9%SL vs. 15.5-16.3), a shorter dorsal-
37.2-57.4 and 45.1-46.5%HL vs. 59.2-85.7), a larger eye fin spine (13.2-14.3%SL vs. 14.5-19.9), a shorter adipose-fin
(11.6-11.9%HL vs. 5.5-9.1), a deeper body at anus (17.0- base (42.5-51.2% in inter-dorsal length vs. 49.1-65.0), a
18.2%SL vs. 13.2-16.7), a slender caudal peduncle (6.5- shorter dorsal-fin spine (58.8-59.0%HL vs. 62.9-72.5), a
6.7%SLvs. 6.5-8.7), a longer dorsal-fin (18.6-19.0%SL vs. deeper head at occiput (70.1-76.8%HL vs. 61.3-65.6), a wider
11.9-13.8), a longer pectoral-fin spine (16.9-17.3%SL vs. inter-narial (19.2-19.3%HL vs. 14.1-16.2), a wider inter-
13.3-16.5), shorter head length (22.4-24.3%SL vs. 27.6-30.8), orbital (27.9-33.6%HL vs. 22.1-27.8), a shorter anal-fin base
a narrower head (18.1-19.1%SL vs. 19.5-21.7); from the (55.8-63.9%HL vs. 61-72), a narrower thoracic adhesive
Chindwin species, G. dorsalis in having tuberculated skin (vs. apparatus (50.9-52.9%HL vs. 61.5-68.9) a wider thoracic
smooth), thoracic adhesive apparatus with a linear median adhesive apparatus (59.9-70.6% head width vs. 41.9-59.5,
depression (vs. ovate median depression), dorsal-fin spine 73.2-73.8% its length vs. 58.4-63.0) and a longer thoracic
length lower than body depth (vs. higher than body depth), a adhesive apparatus (69.6-71.6%HL vs. 59.8-68.9); from the
shorter dorsal-fin spine (59.7-64.2% depth of body at dorsal- Chindwin species, G. senapatiensis in having a shorter head
fin origin vs. 75.0-105, 58.8-59.0%HL vs. 82.1, and 13.2- (22.4-24.3%SL vs. 26.0-29.5), a longer preanal (65.2-
14.3%SL vs. 16.3-22.2) and a slender caudal peduncle (6.5- 69.3%SL vs. 60.1-65.0), a shorter preanus (57.3-59.8%SL vs.
6.7%SL vs. 6.9-7.9); from the Chindwin species, G. granulus 60.1-63.1), absence (vs. presence) of 6-7serrae on dorsal-fin
in having tuberculated skin (vs. smooth), presence (vs. spine, a shorter branched dorsal-fin base (11.5-12.2%SL vs.
absence) of dorso-neuro-spine or bumps or series of ridges in 19.6-22.5), a longer post-adipose (18.3-23.9%SL vs. 16.2-
interdorsal fins, a shorter head (22.4-24.3%SL vs. 26.0-26.7), 17.6), a shorter adipose-fin base (11.7-11.8%SL vs. 12.5-
a deeper body at dorsal-fin origin (22.2-22.3%SL vs. 13.0- 18.5), a longer caudal peduncle (20.4-22.4%SL vs. 16.3-19.0),
14.3), a longer interdorsal (23.2-27.5 vs. 19.7-22.8), a longer a slender caudal peduncle (6.5-6.7%SL vs. 8.4-9.3), a deeper
adipose-fin (15.6-16.3%SL vs. 13.8-14.6), a shorter pectoral- head (70.1-76.8%HL vs. 54.0-67.0), a shorter nasal barbel
fin (19.9-21.4%SL vs. 23.8-24.9), a longer anal-fin (18.4- (17.5-21.2%HL vs. 32.0-40.0) and a shorter inner mandibular
18.9%SL vs. 13.5-14.5), a deeper head (70.1-76.8%HL vs. barbel (26.7-32.6%HL vs. 38.0-43.0) and from the Chindwin
60.2-61.0), a wider internarial (19.2-19.3%HL vs. 13.7-17.0), species, G. trilineatus in lacking (vs. having) a distinct pale
a slender caudal peduncle (28.8-32.9%LCP vs. 48.3-56.0), a mid-lateral stripes on the flank and a deeper body depth at
wider thoracic adhesive apparatus (59.9-70.6%HW vs. 48.1- anus (17.0-18.2%SL vs. 10.1-16.2), a shorter nasal barbel
54.3) and its narrower width (73.2-73.8%TAAL); from the (17.5-21.2%HL vs. 11.0-34.0) and a longer maxillary barbel
Chindwin species, G. igniculus in having a shorter dorsal-fin (81.6-115.8%SL vs. 64.7-104.5) respectively.
base (11.5-12.2%SL vs.13.9-14.7), a shorter dorsal-fin spine
(13.2-14.3%SL vs. 16.9-21.6), a slender caudal peduncle (6.5- 3.1.11.5. Description
6.7%SL vs. 8.2-9.7), a deeper body at dorsal-fin origin (22.2- Biometric data in Table 1. Body sub-cylindrical, slender,
22.3%SL vs. 15.2-16.4), a shorter head (22.4-24.3%SL vs. elongated, its depth more than dorsal-fin spine length. Dorsal

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profile rising evenly from the tip of snout to origin of are equally symmetrical. Anal-fin with straight anterior
branched dorsal-fin, and then sloping gently ventrally from margin and straight or slightly concave posterior margin; with
origin of branched dorsal-fin to the end of caudal peduncle. ii, 9-10 rays. Pectoral-fin with I, 9 rays; posterior fin margin
Ventral profile sub-cylindrically flat to anal-fin base, then straight; anterior spine margin smooth, posterior spine with
sloping gently dorsally from anal-fin base to the end of caudal 10-12 serrations; pectoral-fin longer than length of head and
peduncle. Vent openings located at the middle of adpressed extending upto origin vertically through the origin of the third
pelvic-fin. Skin tuberculate, with elongate and ovoid tubercles branched dorsal-fin ray. Pelvic-fin with i, 5 rays; its origin
densely arranged on flanks and head. Tubercles consisting of vertically far behind the end of dorsal branched last fin ray,
elongate ridges particularly prominent on the dorsal surface not reaching the anterior origin of anal-fin, its last branched
neurocranium (Fig. 5A). ray reach the anal opening. Thoracic adhesive apparatus
present, consisting of narrow skin ridges with an inverted ‘v’
shaped, caudally open and longer than width (Fig. 5B).

Fig 5A: Glyptothorax chavomensis sp. nov. Showing elongate

tubercles of ridges on neurocranium and nuchal plate elements. Fig 5B: Thoracic adhesive apparatus of Glyptothorax chavomensis
sp.nov.
Lateral line complete and mid-lateral. Head depressed,
somewhat triangular when viewed laterally. Snout plain when 3.1.11.6. Colouration
viewed from above the dorsal. Anterior and posterior nares In 10% formalin: dorsal and lateral surfaces of body dirty
separated only by base of nasal barbel. Eyes small and ovoid, brown to grey. Ventral surface of head and body pale
horizontal axis longest, located nearer to origin of occiput than yellowish to white. ¾ of body with greyish black with distinct
tip of snout. tubercles. Tip ends of all fins are pale yellowish white. Band
Barbels in four pairs. Maxillary barbel extending to the base like patches of greyish colour in all the fins. Anterior bases of
of second pectoral-fin ray. Nasal barbel slender, not reaching dorsal, adipose, pectoral and caudal fins are clayish black.
the anterior orbital margin when adpressed. Inner mandibular Caudal-fin with greyish band line submarginal. Maxillary and
barbel extending to anterior edge of thoracic adhesive nasal barbels brown dorsally and light yellowish ventrally.
apparatus. Outer mandibular barbel originating posterior- Inner and outer mandibular barbels and ventral surface of
lateral of inner-mandibular barbel, not reaching to the base of body from tip of snout to the base of caudal-fin light yellow.
pectoral-fin spine but touch only the gill opening membrane.
Mouth inferior, premaxillary tooth single crescent-shaped 3.1.11.7. Distribution
band. Lower jaw interrupted by a narrow space. Known form the Chavom River, Chandel district (Yu-River
Dorsal-fin equidistant from tip of snout to origin of adipose- basin), Manipur (Fig.6).
fin, with I, 6 rays, dorsal- fin spine strong, smooth anteriorly
and without serrae. Dorsal tip edge of adipose dorsal-fin 3.1.11.8. Etymology
minutely file. Caudal-fin deeply forked, lower lobe slightly The species is named after the Chavom River, Chandel
longer than upper lobe, tip end of upper lobe pointed or acute, district, Manipur where it was collected.
lower lobe broader or obtuse and 16-17rays. Procurrent rays

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Fig 6: Map of Manipur showing the type locality of Glyptothorax chavomensis sp.nov. indicated by (*) symbol

Fig 7: Type locality and natural habitat of Glyptothorax chavomensis sp.nov. at Chavom river, Moyon Khullen village, Chandel District,
Chandel, Manipur.

3.1.11.9. Habitat and ecology sympatrically with Glyptothorax chavomensis sp. nov.:
The type locality (Fig.7) is about 250 m above the mean sea Cyprinidae; Devario aequipinnatus, Raiamas guttatus,
level. The banks fully covered with riparian vegetation, Chagunius nicholsi, Neolissocheilus hexagonolepis, Pethia
mostly with bamboo, shrubs and trees. Bed of the river meingangbii, Systomus sewelli, Poropuntius burtoni Tor tor,
consisting of cobbles, gravels, boulders, pebbles and large Sisoridae: Glyptothorax burmanicus, G. trilineatus,
rocks and stones. The following is a list of species collected Mastacembelidae: Mastacembelus armatus etc.

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Table 1: Morphometric data for Glyptothorax chavomensis sp.nov. (n=02).

Holotype 85/NH/MUM Paratype 85/NH/MUM
(1) (2) (3)
Total length (TL) (mm) 107.9 117.1
Standard length (SL) (mm) 83.3 92.8
In % of SL
Predorsal 36.4 34.2
Preadipose length 70.0 64.2
Preanal length 69.3 65.2
Prepelvic length 49.4 48.5
Prepectoral length 20.0 21.5
Length of dorsal-fin base 12.2 11.5
Dorsal-fin spine length 14.3 13.2
Length of anal-fin base 13.6 14.3
Pelvic-fin length 16.6 14.2
Pectoral-fin length 21.4 19.9
Dorsal-fin length 19.0 18.6
Adipose-fin length 15.6 16.3
Pectoral -fin spine length 17.3 16.9
Caudal-fin length (upper lobe) 28.8 25.2
Caudal-fin length (lower lobe) 29.6 26.2
Length of adipose-fin base 11.7 11.8
Inter-dorsal length 27.5 23.2
Post-adipose distance 18.3 23.9
Length of caudal peduncle 20.4 22.4
Depth of caudal peduncle 6.7 6.5
Body depth at anus 17.0 18.2
Body depth at dorsal-fin origin 22.3 22.2
Head length 24.3 22.4
Head width 18.1 19.1
Head depth 17.0 17.2
Adhesive apparatus length 17.4 15.6
Adhesive apparatus width 12.8 11.4
Preanus length 59.8 57.3
Anal-fin length 18.9 18.4
Body width at dorsal-fin origin 18.0 16.9
Body width at anal-fin origin 10.7 9.1
In % of Head Length (HL)
Snout length 52.9 50.9
Inter-orbital space 27.9 33.6
Nasal barbel length 21.2 17.5
Maxillary barbel length 81.6 115.8
Inner mandibular barbel length 32.6 26.7
Outer mandibular barbel length 46.5 45.1
Head depth at occiput 70.1 76.8
Head width (HW) 74.7 85.0
Mouth width 46.4 38.4
Eye diameter 11.9 11.6
Head depth at eye 46.9 57.6
Internarial space 19.3 19.2
Pectoral-fin length 88.0 88.8
Anal-fin length 77.8 82.1
Anal-fin base length 55.8 63.9
Thoracic adhesive apparatus width 52.9 50.9
Thoracic adhesive apparatus length 71.6 69.6
Dorsal-fin spine length 58.8 59.0
In % of Head Width (HW)
Thoracic adhesive apparatus width 70.6 59.9
Interoribtal distance 37.3 39.5
In % of Thoracic Adhesive Apparatus Length (TAAL)
Thoracic adhesive apparatus width 73.8 73.2
In % of Length of Caudal Peduncle (LCP)
Depth of caudal peduncle 32.9 28.8

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Table 2: Distribution records of eleven Glyptothorax species in the two river basin drainages of Manipur. (Note: Bb=Barak basin, Cb=Chindwin
basin, + = present and ─ = Absent).
Name of species Bb Cb
G. burmanicus Prasad & Mukerji, 1929 - +
G. cavia (Himilton-Buchanan, 1822) + -
G. chavomensis sp. nov. - +
G. clavatus Rameshori & Vishwanath, 2014 + -
G.dorsalis Vinciguerra, 1890 - +
G. granulus Vishwanath & Linthoingambi, 2007 - +
G. igniculus Ng. & Kullander, 2013 - +
G. manipurensis Menon, 1954 + -
G. ngapang Vishwanath & Linthoingambi, 2007 - +
G. senapatiensis Premananda et al., 2015 - +
G. trilineatus Blyth, 1860 - +

3.4. Discussion barbel (17.5-21.2%HL vs. 24.5-37.1); from the upper

Glyptothorax chavomensis sp. nov. Differs from the species of Irrawaddy species, G. longicauda in having a wider inter-
the Barak river drainage of Manipur viz., G. cavia, G. clavatus orbital (27.9-33.6%HL vs. 22.4-29.9), a deeper body at anus
and G. manipurensis. It differs from G. cavia in lacking (vs. (17.0-18.2%SL vs. 11.0-16.9); from the upper Irrawaddy
having) a deep central pit on the thoracic adhesive apparatus; species, G. longjiangensis in having a shorter nasal barbel
from G. clavatus in lacking (vs. having) striae on the ventral (17.5-21.2%HL vs. 18.1-33.9), a longer maxillary barbel
surface of pectoral-fin spine, a slender caudal peduncle (6.5- (81.6-115.8%HL vs. 65.8-102.8), a slender caudal peduncle
6.7%SL vs. 8.6-10.1), a shorter dorsal-fin spine (13.2- (6.5-6.7%SL vs. 6.9-8.8), less number of pectoral-fin rays (9
14.3%SL vs. 17.1-18.8), absence (vs. presence) of distinct vs. 11), pectoral-fin length shorter than head length vs. longer
light cream mid-dorsal stripe and from G.manipurensis in than head length and absence (vs. presence) of large ridged
having tuberculated skin vs. smooth skin, a slender caudal plaques bearing unculiferous ridges on the dorsal surface of
peduncle (28.8-32.9% LCP vs. 45.4-48.0) and presence of a head; from the upper Irrawaddy species, G. minimaculatus in
linear series of dorso-neuro-spines or bumps between having a shorter nasal barbel (17.5-21.2%HL vs. 18.3-26.2), a
branched dorsal-fin and adipose-fin and in between post- slender caudal peduncle (6.5-6.7%SL vs. 7.4-7.9) and skin of
adipose to origin of procurrent caudal-fins (5-8 and 2 body (tuberculated vs. granulated); from the upper Irrawaddy
numbers) vs. absence respectively (Fig. 8). species, G. panda in lacking (vs. having) saddle-shaped body
bands and a deeper body at anus (17.0-18.2%SL vs. 10.4-
11.8) a narrower head (18.1-19.1%SL vs. 19.3-20.4), a longer
interdorsal (23.2-27.5SL vs. 14.1-16.6), a longer post-adipose
(18.3-23.9%SL vs. 15.3-17.2), and a deeper caudal peduncle
(6.5-6.7%SL vs. 5.3-6.2); further distinguished from the
Mekong species, G. macromaculatus in having a shorter head
(22.4-24.3%SL vs. 27.4-34.4) and a narrower head (18.1-
19.1%SL vs. 20.6-25.4); further distinguished from the
Salween species, G. fucatus in having a shorter nasal barbel (
17.5-21.2%SL vs. 25.9-34.5), a wider thoracic adhesive
apparatus (11.4-12.8%SL vs. 8.9-11.4), a longer thoracic
adhesive apparatus (15.6-17.4%SL vs. 11.9-15.7), a longer
Fig 8: Glyptothorax chavomensis sp.nov. Showing dorso-neuro-spine
post-adipose (18.3-23.9%SL vs. 13.5-18.7), a shorter adipose-
or bump between the inter-dorsal and post-adipose regions.
fin base (11.7-11.8%SL vs. 12.8-16.7), a longer caudal
The genus Glyptothorax are restricted distributions, either peduncle (20.4-22.4%SL vs. 16.0-20.4), a slender caudal
being restricted to a single river drainage or found in only a peduncle (6.5-6.7%SL vs. 8.2-11.1) and a longer caudal-fin
few adjacent river drainages (Ng & Rachmatica, 2005 [39]; (26.2-29.6%SL vs. 18.6-25.9); from the Salween species, G.
Jiang et al., 2012 [20] and Ng & Kottelat, 2016 [33]). It is proved granosus in having a longer preanal (65.2-69.3%SL vs. 59.7-
by the distribution of G. burmanicus, G. dorsalis and G. 66.3), a shorter pectoral-fin ( 19.9-21.4%SL vs. 22.8-26.5), a
trilineatus. Therefore, the new species, Glyptothorax longer caudal-fin (26.2-29.6%SL vs. 20.5-25.9), a shorter
chavomensis has been compared mainly with its congeners of adipose-fin base (11.7-11.8%SL vs. 12.8-15.9), a longer
the Chindwin, the Irrawaddy, the Mekong and the Salween interdorsal (23.2-27.5%SL vs.16.7-23.6), a deeper body at
river drainages. G. chavomensis sp. nov. differs from the anus (17.0-18.2%SL vs. 12.9-16.5), a deeper head (17.0-
Ataran River species, G. rugimentum in lacking (vs. having) 17.2%SL vs. 13.1-16.2), a wider thoracic adhesive apparatus
unculiferous ridges of the thoracic adhesive apparatus (11.4-12.8%SL vs. 8.7-10.3), a larger eye (11.6-11.9%HL vs.
extending anteriorly onto the gular region, in absence (vs. 7.4-10.3), a wider interorbital space (27.9-33.6%HL vs. 20.4-
presence) of light and dark vertical bands on the caudal 28.8) and a shorter nasal barbel (17.5-21.2%HL vs. 22.8-
peduncle, narrower head width (18.1-19.1%SL vs. 19.1-22.6), 34.0); from the Salween species G. lanceatus in having less
a larger eye (11.6-11.9%HL vs. 8.4-11.6) and a shorter nasal number of dorso-neuro-spines (5-7 on interdorsal vs. 8-9 and

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2-3 vs. 4-5 on post-adipose to the origin of procurrent ray of org/details/168457/0[on 1st October 2017].
caudal-fin), less horizontally linear pile like ridges just above Glyptothorax fucatus: Data from Jinag et al. (2012).
the anal-fin (10-12 vs. 14-15), longer maxillary barbel (81.6- Glyptothorax granulus: MUMF 6151, 76.6 mm SL., Iril
115%HL vs. 86.2-91.1), a wider thoracic adhesive apparatus River at Phungdhar, Ukhrul district, Manipur, India, 10
(1.35-1.37 times in its length vs. 1.60-1.74), a larger eye January, 2004, IL. MUMF 6152, 4 exs; 61.7-76.6 mm SL.,
(11.6-11.9%HL vs. 6.8-8.3), wider interorbital (27.9- data as for holotype. Data from Vishwanath & Linthoingambi
33.6%HL vs. 20.2-22.1), a shorter dorsal-fin spine (13.2- (2007) and Ng et al. (2012).
14.3%SL vs. 14.3-16.3), a shorter pectoral-fin (19.9-21.4%SL Glyptothorax granosus: Data from Jinag et al. (2012).
vs. 21.1-24.5), a shorter pelvic-fin (14.2-16.6%SL vs. 21.1- Glyptothorax igniculus: Data from Ng. & Kullander (2013).
24.5), a shorter adipose-fin base (11.7-11.8%SL vs. 12.2- Glyptothorax lanceatus: Data from Ng et al. (2012).
13.2), a shorter anal-fin base (13.6-14.3%SL vs. 15.2-16.3), a Glyptothorax longicauda: Data from Jiang et al. (2012).
slender caudal peduncle (6.5-6.7%SL vs. 6.7-7.4), a deeper Glyptothorax longinema: Data from Jinag et al. (2012).
body at anus (17.0-18.2%SL vs. 12.4-14.8); a wider head Glyptothorax longjiangensis: Data from Mo & Chu (1996)
(18.1-19.1%SL vs. 16.3-18.8), a deeper head (17.0-17.2%SL and Jiang et al. (2012).
vs. 14.2-15.1), a longer thoracic adhesive apparatus (15.6- Glyptothorax macromaculatus: Data from Jiang et al. (2012).
17.4%SL vs. 14.7-15.9) and a wider thoracic adhesive Glyptothorax manipurensis: MUMF 4029-4032 (4), 69.0-
apparatus (11.4-12.8%SL vs. 8.7-9.5); from the Salween 104.0mm SL; India: Manipur, Barak river, Vanchengphai,
species, G. longinema in having a shorter adipose-fin base Tamenglong District. Data from Kosygin & Vishwanath
(11.7-11.8%SL vs. 13.1-17.8), a longer caudal-fin (26.2- (2005), Vishwanath & Linthoingambi (2007) and Ng &
29.6%SL vs. 19.3-25.6), a slender caudal peduncle (6.5- Kullander (2013).
6.7%SL vs. 7.1-10.6), a narrower head (18.1-19.1%SL vs. Glyptothorax minimaculatus: Data from Jiang et al. (2012).
19.3-22.9), a longer dorsal-spine (13.2-14.3%SL vs. 10.3- Glyptothorax ngapang: MUMF 6131, 82.7 mm SL., Iril
13.8), longer post-adipose distance (18.3-23.9%SL vs. 14.2- River, Bamonkampu, Manipur, India, July 6, 2001, IL.
18.2) and a shorter nasal barbel (17.5-21.2%HL vs. 27.6- MUMF 6132, 9 exs; 61.7-99.5 mm SL, Lokchao River, Moreh
49.4). (Indo-Myanmar border), April 10, 2003. Uncat. 4exs. from
Sajik Tampak: Kana River, Manipur: collected by L.
5. Conclusion Arunkumar & Alphonsa, 17th April, 2017. Data from
Glyptothorax cavia, G. clavatus and G. manipuriensis are Vishwanath & Linthoingambi (2007), Ng et al. (2012), Jiang
confined and well distributed in the Barak drainage of et al. (2012) and Ng & Kullander (2013).
Manipur. Glyptothorax burmanicus, G. chavomensis sp.nov., Glyptothorax panda: Data from Ferraris & Britz (2005), Jiang
G. dorsalis, G. granulus, G. igniculus, G. ngapang, G. et al. (2012) and Ng et al. (2012).
senapatiensis and G. trilineatus are the glyptothoracid Glyptothorax rugimentum: Data from Ng & Kottelat (2008)
ichthyofauna of the Chindwin drainage of Manipur. Their and Ng & Kullander (2013).
distribution patterns in Manipur are shown in Table 2. Glyptothorax senapatiensis: ZSI FF 4971, 51.5 mm SL.,
Glyptothorax chavomensis belongs to G. manipurensis group India: Manipur, Senapati district, Imphal River at Motbung
due to the thoracic adhesive apparatus is longer than its width (Chindwin River drainage), 25000′10″N 93054′ 45″E; N.
(Hora, 1923 [14]), belongs to deep bodies group due to its body Premananda. 15 Feb. 2012. ZSI FF 4972, 44.0-61.3mm SL.,
depth at dorsal-fin origin 22.2-22.3%SL and its depth at anus same data as holotype. Data from Premananda et al. (2015).
17.0-18.2%SL (Ng & Rashmatica, 2005 [39]) and belongs to Glyptothorax striatus: Data from Ng & Lalramliana (2013).
type-1 due to distinctly visible of mid-dorso-neuro-spine in Glyptothorax trilineatus: MUMF 12659-12665, 7exs. 76.3-
the inter-dorsal and post adipose dorsal-fin base to procurrent 96.4mmSL., Manipur: Chandel District: Chakpi River at
caudal-fin rays (Arunkumar, 2016 [3]). Ducho –Dujang, collected by Shangningam et al.; 21 March
2011. 3 Uncat. Exs, collected by L. Arunkumar, March 12,
6. Comparative Material 2000. Additional data from Jiang et al. (2012).
Glyptothorax burmanicus: Data from Ng. & Kullander
(2013), Ng & Kottelat (2008) and Jiang et al. (2012). 7. Acknowledgements
Glyptothorax cavia: MUMF 4019, l ex; 98.2 mm SL., Barak We are pleased to thank Dr. Ratana Mutum, Assistant Curator,
River, Vanchengphai, Tamenglong District, March 18, 1999; Manipur University Museum, Canchipur-03, for hospitality
MUMF 4184, l ex; 154.0 mm SL., Iyei river, Noney, and accession of the specimens. We are also thankful to Prof.
Tamenglong district, December 27, 2000. Data from W. Vishwanath (Life Sciences Department, Manipur
Vishwanath & Linthoingambi (2007). University, Canchipur, Manipur), Lalramliana (Pachhunga
Glyptothorax clavatus: ZSI FF 5273, 3 paratypes, 61.0-67.1 University College, Mizoram) and N. Premananda
mm SL., India: Manipur, Senapati District: headwaters of (Presidency College, Manipur) for providing literatures.
Barak River, Maram Khullen, 25023′N 94004′E. Data from Lastly, special thanks to all the anonymous reviewers for the
Rameshori and Vishwanath (2014). comments in improving the manuscript.
Glyptothorax dorsalis: Data from ZSI F 225/2, 81.2mm. SL;
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