Pterocryptis gangelica Peters, 1861

Family:  Siluridae (Sheatfishes)
Max. size:  18 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Ganges River (Ref. 33585). Occurs in India and Bangladesh (Ref. 41236).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits hill streams with gravelly and sandy bottom (Ref. 41236).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 April 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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