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Pachypterus atherinoides (Bloch, 1794) Indian potasi |
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photo by
Hossain, M.A.R. |
| Family: | Schilbeidae (Schilbid catfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 25, amphidromous | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabit freshwaters and tidal rivers. Its bright color and small size attract aquarists. Oviparous, eggs are unguarded (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 October 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||