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Chaca bankanensis Bleeker, 1852 Angler catfish |
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photo by
Roberts, T.R. |
| Family: | Chacidae (Squarehead or angler catfish) | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7.19999980926514; dH range: 10 | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Malaysia, Indonesia, and Borneo. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found in swamp forest and streams with soft bottom, usually among leaf litter and aquatic vegetation (Ref. 56749). Feeds on fish and shrimps (Ref. 6868). Possesses a short dorsal spine which can inflict painful wounds (Ref. 6868). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 26 December 2019 (A3c) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||