Eutropiichthys murius
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Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)
Siluriformes (Catfishes)
Schilbeidae
Eutropiichthys
Eutropiichthys murius
Description
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Characters
Body shape: elongated.
Distribution
Asia: India, Bangladesh and Nepal.
Habitat Associations
Freshwater. demersal. Found in: streams.
Biology
Inhabit rivers, streams and canals (Ref. 1479). Oviparous, eggs are unguarded (Ref. 205).
Max length: 28.0 cm TL.
Reproductive mode: dioecism; fertilization: external; nonguarders (open water/substratum egg scatterers); parental care: none. Distinct pairing (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC), assessed 2009-10-13. Resilience: Medium (Preliminary K or Fecundity.).
Commercial or Environmental Importance
Fisheries: commercial.
References
Breder, C.M. and D.E. Rosen (1966) Modes of reproduction in fishes. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, New Jersey. 941 p.
Rahman, A.K.A. (1989) Freshwater fishes of Bangladesh. Zoological Society of Bangladesh. Department of Zoology, University of Dhaka. 364 p.
Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran (1991) Inland fishes of India and adjacent countries. Volume 2. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam, i-xxii + 543-1158, 1 pl.
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