| 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: |
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| 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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