| Family: |
Siluridae (Sheatfishes) |
| Max. size: |
51 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, amphidromous |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Goa to Kerala in India. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in rivers in plains and submontane regions (Ref. 41236). Common in rivers and wetlands. Piscivorous feeding on other small fishes (Ref. 44149). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 June 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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