Glyptothorax pectinopterus (McClelland, 1842) River cat |
Family: | Sisoridae (Sisorid catfishes), subfamily: Sisorinae | |||
Max. size: | 17.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | Asia: Pakistan, India and Nepal (Ref. 4833). Reported from Myanmar (Ref. 57739). | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Small, benthic species inhabiting pool and run areas of streams (Ref. 12045). Found in mountain rapids (Ref. 41236). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 October 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |