Rita
chrysea Day, 1877 |
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contributors to this species: |
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Beta
Mahatvaraj
(6)
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| Relevant
Information: |
Rayed dorsal fin inserted
above half of pectoral fin, with a feebly serrated spine along
posterior margin. Pectoral fin not reaching pelvic fin, spine
with 15 to 20 antrorse teeth along inner margin, and 10 to 15
retrorse teeth along outer margin. Pelvic fin not reaching anal
fin. Anal fin when laid flat not reaching caudal base.
Caudal fin forked, lobes equal. Least depth of caudal peduncle
1.2 to 2.2 in its length. Lateral line straight, arched above
pectoral fins. Colour: Golden or creamy yellow
above and on sides, whitish yellow beneath. Live specimens lead
grey above and on sides, white beneath, some with alternating
white and grey vertical bands on sides. Remarks:
Differs from other congeners in its colouration and restricted
distribution. The speciman pictured is from Rourkela, Orissa,
Sundargarh district, India. |
| Common
Name: |
None |
| Synonyms: |
None |
| Family: |
Bagridaemblycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Mahanadi
river system in Orissa and Madhya Pradesh, India. |
| Size:
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18cm
SL ( 7ins) |
| Temp: |
22-26°C
(71-79°F) |
| p.H. |
6.5-7.0. |
| Reference: |
Jayaram; K.C.
Catfishes of India, Narendera Publishing House. p.13-14 |
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