|
Glyptothorax indicus Talwar, 1991 |
| Family: | Sisoridae (Sisorid catfishes), subfamily: Sisorinae | |||
| Max. size: | 11.77 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 8 | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: India and Nepal. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Occurs only in fast-flowing streams. Prefers backwater of quiet eddies (Ref. 12045). Collected in a large river with high, turbid monsoon flow and with diverse substrate consisting of sand, mud, gravel, pebble, cobble, and boulders (Ref. 85713). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||