Batasio fasciolatus (Ng, 2006)
Order: SILURIFORMES
Family: BAGRIDAE
Subfamily: Batasinae
Genus: Batasio Blyth
Body compressed, flattened ventrally to pelvic fin. Head small and conical with pores on its side; barbels 4 pairs and do not extend posteriorly beyond head. Dorsal fin base short, preceded by a spine.
Diagnosis: Dorsal fin rays 1/7, anal 4-5/9, pectoral 1/8. 5-6 vertical dark brown bars on light brown body. Posterior spine of pectoral fin serrated.
Common names: Chilne macha
Distribution:
Punatsangchhu: Homa doban (Dagana)
Altitude: 220 MASL (Single locality)
Conservation status: Least concern (IUCN)
