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Silonia childreni (Sykes, 1839) |
| Family: | Schilbeidae (Schilbid catfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 48 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater, potamodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Krishna, Godavary and Cauvery river systems in Western Ghats, Peninsular India | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Occur in large rivers and reservoirs (Ref. 41236). A gregarious fish, moves in shoals during monsoon (Ref. 43629). Oviparous, eggs are unguarded (Ref. 205). Feed on fish. A dominant species in the catches from deep waters, especially during the monsoon months, April-July (Ref. 4833). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 14 October 2010 (A2ade+3de+4ade) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||