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Rita rita (Hamilton, 1822) Rita |
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photo by
Rahman, A.K.A. |
| 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. | |||
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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) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||