| Schilbeidae (Schilbid catfishes) |
| 38.2 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,350.0 g |
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pelagic; freshwater; brackish, potamodromous |
| Asia: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar and Thailand. |
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| Found in rivers, canals and tidal waters. Feed on small fish and insects. Oviparous, eggs are unguarded (Ref. 205). An excellent food fish. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 October 2009 Ref. (124695)
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| harmless |
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Found in Choto Jamuna river (Ref. 100698). Found in rivers throughout Bangladesh. Abundant in the Karnafuli Reservoir in Chittagong Hill Tracts. Also Ref. 4833, 39989, 41236. |
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