| Siluridae (Sheatfishes) |
| 45 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 4 - 28; depth range 0 - 2 m, potamodromous |
| Asia: Indian subcontinent and Myanmar. |
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| 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). |
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Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 13 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Occurs in tanks and small streams throughout the lowlands. Also Ref. 591, 4833, 41236, 43640. |
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