Pterocryptis wynaadensis (Day, 1873)
Pterocryptis wynaadensis
photo by Zeena, K.V.

Family:  Siluridae (Sheatfishes)
Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Cauvery drainage in Kerala and Thungabadhra drainage in Karnataka, India. Critically endangered in the Western Ghats (Ref. 44149).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in fast flowing rivers, canal and streams, hides in holes and rocks. Feeds on small fishes and crustaceans (Ref. 44149, 44151).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 05 July 2010 (A2ce) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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