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Pterocryptis wynaadensis (Day, 1873) |
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photo by
Zeena, K.V. |
| Family: | Siluridae (Sheatfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Cauvery drainage in Kerala and Thungabadhra drainage in Karnataka, India. Critically endangered in the Western Ghats (Ref. 44149). | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in fast flowing rivers, canal and streams, hides in holes and rocks. Feeds on small fishes and crustaceans (Ref. 44149, 44151). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 05 July 2010 (A2ce) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||