| Family: |
Clariidae (Airbreathing catfishes) |
| Max. size: |
50 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 3,630.0 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: endemic to Sri Lanka. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits rain forest streams and lowland rivers. Feeds at night on fish, worms, frogs, tadpoles and crustaceans. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 06 August 2019 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
venomous |
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