| Family: |
Siluridae (Sheatfishes) |
| Max. size: |
45 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 4 - 28; depth range 0 - 2 m, potamodromous |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Indian subcontinent and Myanmar. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults are found in quiet, shallow (0.5-1.5 m), often muddy water, in sandy streams, rivers and tanks (Ref. 6028). Also occur in canals, beels and inundated fields (Ref. 1479). Feed on vegetable matter and fish (Ref. 6028). |
| 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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