The Sharavati bagrid (Batasio sharavatiensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Bagridae that grows up to 11 cm.
Description
The Sharavati bagrid is a bagrid catfish (Bagridae) from fresh water of southern India. The species has a sturdy, scaleless, brown-grey body with four pairs of barbels, an adipose fin and a long anal fin. As a nocturnal bottom-dweller it searches over sand and mud of rivers and lakes for insect larvae, small crustaceans, molluscs and small fish. The stout, serrated pectoral and dorsal spines are venomous and can give a painful puncture wound.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Sharavati bagrid?
The Sharavati bagrid has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Sharavati bagrid live?
The Sharavati bagrid lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Sharavati bagrid get?
The Sharavati bagrid grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.
Is the Sharavati bagrid dangerous to humans?
The Sharavati bagrid is venomous — handle spines with care and seek medical help after a sting if needed.
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Same genus Batasio
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