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Eutropiichthys vacha (Hamilton, 1822) Batchwa vacha |
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photo by
Hossain, M.A.R. |
| Family: | Schilbeidae (Schilbid catfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 34 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,350.0 g | |||
| Environment: | pelagic, potamodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar and Thailand. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in rivers, canals and tidal waters. Feed on small fish and insects. Oviparous, eggs are unguarded (Ref. 205). An excellent food fish. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | (Ref. 96402) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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| Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 06.06.95 |
| Modified by: Luna, Susan M. - 15.11.13 |
| Checked by: Froese, Rainer - 18.11.99 |