Chitala chitala in India
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater Yes
Brackish No
Saltwater No
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Known from Indus, Ganges-Brahmaputra and Mahanadi Rivers (Ref. 4832). Found in Maharashtra (Ref. 43634). Present in Buxa, Adma and Jayanti rivers (Ref. 89719). Inhabits rivers and streams (Ref. 45255). Considered endangered in Western Ghats (Ref. 50614).

Status of threat: Vulnerable (Ref. 41236).

States/Provinces Maharashtra (native), Tripura (native)
States/Provinces Complete? Yes
National Checklist
Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/in.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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