| Family: |
Ritidae (Velvet catfishes) |
| Max. size: |
150 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 6.5 - 8; dH range: 30, potamodromous |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Myanmar. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits rivers and estuaries, preferably muddy to clear water (Ref. 1479). Prefers backwater of quiet eddies (Ref. 12045). Feeds on insects, mollusks, shrimps and fishes (Ref. 1479). A very good food fish. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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