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Pseudecheneis sulcata (McClelland, 1842)

Sucker throat catfish
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Nepal country information

Common names: Kabre, Sucker throat catfish
Occurrence: native
Salinity: freshwater
Abundance: scarce (very unlikely) | Ref: Shrestha, T.K., 1990
Importance: | Ref:
Aquaculture: | Ref:
Regulations: | Ref:
Uses: live export: yes;
Comments: Occurs in Bagmati, Gandaki, Koshi, Mahakali, Mechi, Karnali rivers (Ref. 6351) and Pokhara lakes (Ref. 40948). Also found in Seti river (Ref. 85009). Inhabits mountain rivers and creeks, preferring deep riffles and runs over gravel, cobble substrata (Ref. 57735). Used as ornamental fish by Buddhists (Ref. 12045). Also Ref. 4833, 40948, 41236.
National Checklist:
Country Information: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/np.html
National Fisheries Authority:
Occurrences: Occurrences Point map
Main Ref: Shrestha, T.K., 1990
National Database:

Common names from other countries

Sulcatus catfish, Remora catfish, 黄斑褶鮡, ... more

Classification / Names Common names | Synonyms | Catalog of Fishes(genus, species) | ITIS | CoL | WoRMS | Cloffa

Teleostei (teleosts) > Siluriformes (Catfishes) > Sisoridae (Sisorid catfishes) > Glyptosterninae
Etymology: Pseudecheneis: Greek, pseudes = false + Greek, echein = to hold + Greek, nays = ship; remora, suckling fish; 1774 (Ref. 45335).
  More on author: McClelland.

Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range Ecology

Freshwater; demersal.   Tropical

Distribution Countries | FAO areas | Ecosystems | Occurrences |
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