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Horabagrus brachysoma (Günther, 1864) Günther's catfish |
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photo by
Raghavan, P.R. |
| Family: | Horabagridae (Imperial catfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 45 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; brackish, amphidromous | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Kerala, India. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in backwaters. Marketed live. Contributes to a local fishery during rainy season (October to February). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 02 July 2010 (A2bd) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||