Coloration. In life (Fig. 2), Schistura pantherina has a row of 11–16 greenish-black spots or blotches along the side. In larger individuals, the first few and the last few are confluent, and all spots are overlain by a dusky silver-gray stripe. In smaller individuals, the stripe is darker and the spots are less obvious. The midlateral row of spots is followed by a medial to slightly submedial black basicaudal bar that spans approximately 6–11 rays.SCHISTURA IN MAE KHLONG BASIN IN THAILAND Zootaxa 3586 © 2012 Magnolia Press · 323 Greenish-black spots and vermiculations on top of the head and predorsal area continue as a row of spots to the caudal base. The predorsal area immediately in front of the dorsal fin and the first dorsal ray are tinged with red.