National Parks/ Sanctuaries
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Common Names
waterfall climbing cave fish
Regions
Thailand
Population
The population of Cryptotora thamicola is estimated to be in the low thousands.
Habitat
Cryptotora thamicola inhabits dark cave systems with slow-moving or still water, often found in limestone karst regions.
Weight(in lbs) and Life Span
0.1, and 5
Regions
Thailand
Activity Instructions
- Draw the Animal: Use the next page to draw a picture of the animal. Use your imagination and make it colorful!
- Write an Essay: Write a short essay about the conservation efforts to save this animal. Here are some questions to guide you:
- Why is this species important in its ecosystem?
- What are the threats it faces, and how can we help?
- What do you find most interesting about this species?
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