| Family: |
Schilbeidae (Schilbid catfishes) |
| Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 25, amphidromous |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabit freshwaters and tidal rivers. Its bright color and small size attract aquarists. Oviparous, eggs are unguarded (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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