Hara jerdoni Day, 1870
Hara jerdoni
photo by Rahman, A.K.A.

Family:  Sisoridae (Sisorid catfishes), subfamily: Sisorinae
Max. size:  4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7; dH range: 8 - 15
Distribution:  Asia: India and Bangladesh.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in slow-moving hill streams with sandy bottom (Ref. 4833), rivers and beels (Ref. 1479). A very sluggish fish.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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