| Family: |
Schilbeidae (Schilbid catfishes) |
| Max. size: |
48 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater, potamodromous |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Krishna, Godavary and Cauvery river systems in Western Ghats, Peninsular India |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occur in large rivers and reservoirs (Ref. 41236). A gregarious fish, moves in shoals during monsoon (Ref. 43629). Oviparous, eggs are unguarded (Ref. 205). Feed on fish. A dominant species in the catches from deep waters, especially during the monsoon months, April-July (Ref. 4833). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 14 October 2010 (A2ade+3de+4ade) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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