Family: |
Sisoridae (Sisorid catfishes), subfamily: Sisorinae |
Max. size: |
4 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7; dH range: 8 - 15 |
Distribution: |
Asia: India and Bangladesh. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in slow-moving hill streams with sandy bottom (Ref. 4833), rivers and beels (Ref. 1479). A very sluggish fish. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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