| Family: |
Clariidae (Airbreathing catfishes) |
| Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Pondicherry in India. Vulnerable (Ref. 44149). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in ditches (Ref. 4833); prefers lower reaches of streams, rivers and canal with muddy bottom; commonly found in ponds, swamps and paddy fields (Ref. 44149). Predatory, feeds on small fishes and insects (Ref. 44149). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 21 June 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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