Family: |
Sisoridae (Sisorid catfishes), subfamily: Glyptosterninae |
Max. size: |
24 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7; dH range: 20 |
Distribution: |
Asia: Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Tibet. Also former USSR (Ref. 11145). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in rivers and streams under stones and rocks. Feeds mainly on invertebrates , specially insect larvae (Ref. 6868). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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