Family: |
Siluridae (Sheatfishes) |
Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Asia: Cauvery drainage in Kerala and Thungabadhra drainage in Karnataka, India. Critically endangered in the Western Ghats (Ref. 44149). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in fast flowing rivers, canal and streams, hides in holes and rocks. Feeds on small fishes and crustaceans (Ref. 44149, 44151). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 05 July 2010 (A2ce) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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