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Ompok bimaculatus (Bloch, 1794) Butter catfish |
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photo by
Hossain, M.A.R. |
| Family: | Siluridae (Sheatfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 45 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 4 - 28; depth range 0 - 2 m, potamodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Indian subcontinent and Myanmar. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults are found in quiet, shallow (0.5-1.5 m), often muddy water, in sandy streams, rivers and tanks (Ref. 6028). Also occur in canals, beels and inundated fields (Ref. 1479). Feed on vegetable matter and fish (Ref. 6028). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 13 October 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||