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Mystus keletius (Valenciennes, 1840) |
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photo by
Plamoottil, M. |
| Family: | Bagridae (Bagrid catfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: India and Sri Lanka. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found in rivers and ponds, commonly in muddy pools and tanks (Ref. 41236). Adults usually occur among marginal vegetation or roots in both still and slow-flowing waters. Feed on plants, shrimps. Insects and detritus (Ref. 6028). Oviparous, distinct pairing possibly like other members of the same family (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 September 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||