Mystus
tengara (Hamilton, 1822) |
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Found in flowing and standing
waters. Adults inhabit rivers and ponds in plains and submontane
regions. Oviparous, distinct pairing possibly like other members
of the same family. Often mistaken for the smaller M.carcio
and M.vittatus
but vittatus has a longer median groove and the stripes
are more prominent . It has also a low head and body and M.
tengara occurs mostly in the northern parts of India. Colour:
Light brown on top turning dull yellow on sides and beneath. About
five parallel longitudinal stripes on either side of body present.
Occasionally a dark shoulder spot may also be seen. |
| Common
Name: |
Pyjama catfish |
| Synonyms: |
Macrones tengara, Mystus
tengra, Pimelodus carcio, Pimelodus tengara |
| Family: |
Bagridaemblycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
Asia:
Pakistan, India, Nepal and Bangladesh. Reported
from Afghanistan |
| Size:
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10cm. (4ins) |
| Temp: |
22-28°C
(71-83°F) |
| p.H. |
6.5-7.2. |
| Reference: |
Froese, R. and
D. Pauly. Editors. 2009. FishBase.World Wide Web electronic
publication. www.fishbase.org, version (07/2009).
Jayaram, K.C. Catfishes of India, Narendera Publishing
House (India) 383 p
ScotCat Factsheet no.162. Dec. 2009.
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