| Family: |
Bagridae (Bagrid catfishes) |
| Max. size: |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: India and Sri Lanka. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in rivers and ponds, commonly in muddy pools and tanks (Ref. 41236). Adults usually occur among marginal vegetation or roots in both still and slow-flowing waters. Feed on plants, shrimps. Insects and detritus (Ref. 6028). Oviparous, distinct pairing possibly like other members of the same family (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 September 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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