Rita kuturnee (Sykes, 1839)
Rita kuturnee
photo by JJPhoto

Family:  Ritidae (Velvet catfishes)
Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater, amphidromous
Distribution:  Asia: Peninsular India from Deccan rivers up to Krishna river system.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits large rivers (Ref. 41236).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 September 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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