Genus: Parachiloglanis Wu, He and Chu
Body elongated, depressed anteriorly and slightly compressed posteriorly. Post labial groove interrupted, gill opening not extending ventrally. Pectoral fin with 13-16 rays.
Synony ms: Pimedolus botius Hamilton – Buchanan, 1822; Glyptothorax botius Ng, 2005.
Diagnosis: Post labial groove absent, caudal fin truncate, prominent white pores along lateral absent .
Common names: Torrent catfish
Distribution:
Punatsangchhu: Mochhu, Phochhu (Punakha)
Altitude: 1380 MASL (Single locality)
Conservation status: Least concern (IUCN)