Family: |
Siluridae (Sheatfishes) |
Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater, potamodromous |
Distribution: |
Asia: Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Myanmar (Ref. 4833). Reported from Bhutan (Ref. 40882). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Adults inhabit clear as well as muddy rivers, streams, ponds and lakes (Ref. 41236). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 13 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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