Ompok pabo (Hamilton, 1822)
Pabo catfish
photo by Hossain, M.A.R.

Family:  Siluridae (Sheatfishes)
Max. size:  25 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Pakistan, northeast India, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in rivers, ponds and lakes (Ref. 41236).
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 13 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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