Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch, 1794)

Stinging catfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Siluriformes \| Heteropneustidae
Synonyms	Silurus fossilis, Saccobranchus fossilis, Saccobranchus microcephalus, ... more
Common names	Dudeh, Gællesæk-ålemalle, Kiemensackwels, ... more

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Main reference

Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran. 1991. (Ref. 4833)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 30.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 6028)

Environment

Demersal; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: ? - 30

Climate / Range

Tropical; 21°C - 25°C (Ref. 2060); 33°N - 5°N, 64°E - 97°E

Asia: Pakistan and Sri Lanka to Myanmar.
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Found mainly in ponds, ditches, swamps and marshes, but sometimes occurs in muddy rivers. Can tolerate slightly brackish water. Omnivorous. Breed in confined waters during the monsoon months, but can breed in ponds, derelict ponds and ditches when sufficient rain-water accumulates. Oviparous, distinct pairing possibly like other members of the same family (Ref. 205). In great demand due to its medicinal value.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Traumatogenic (Ref. 4716)

Human uses
Fisheries: highly commercial; aquaculture: commercial; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (K=0.23; tm=1; Fec=4,200)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (16 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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