Erethistes
hara (Hamilton, 1822)
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| Relevant
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Pectoral spine shorter
(1.05-1.08) than head length. Occipital process, cleithral process,
scapular process all prominent and naked. Humeral process
prominent on ventral side. 4 pairs of barbels. Rayed dorsal
fin with 5 or 6 rays and a spine. The colour is a a combination
of brown and cream vertical bands after the posterier of dorsal
fin. Maxillary & mandibular barbels with alternative blackish/brown
bands. |
| Common
Name: |
Moth
Catfish |
| Synonyms: |
Glyptothorax
asperus, Hara buchanani, Hara filamentosa, Hara hara, Hara saharsai,
Laguvia asperus, Pimelodus asperus, Pimelodus
hara |
| Family: |
Erethistidae |
| Distribution: |
Asia: India,
Nepal and Myanmar. Reported from Bangladesh |
| Size:
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12.0cm.
(4¾ins) |
| Temp: |
12-25°C
(51-77°F) |
| p.H. |
6.0-7.5. |
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Family: Erithistidae
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