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


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