| Family: |
Ariidae (Sea catfishes), subfamily: Ariinae |
| Max. size: |
91.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; brackish; marine, amphidromous |
| Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: India and Bangladesh (Ref. 4833). Reported from the South China Sea (Ref. 39501). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in estuaries and tidal rivers. Ascends rivers beyond tidal reach (Ref. 1479). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 01 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
traumatogenic |
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