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| image = Heteropneustes fossilis.jpg | | image = Heteropneustes fossilis.jpg | ||
| image2= | |image2 = Fossilis..jpg | ||
| status = LC | | status = LC | ||
| status_system = IUCN3.1 | | status_system = IUCN3.1 | ||
| taxon = Heteropneustes fossilis | | taxon = Heteropneustes fossilis | ||
| authority = ([[Marcus Elieser Bloch|Bloch]], 1794) | | authority = ([[Marcus Elieser Bloch|Bloch]], 1794) | ||
| synonyms = *''Silurus fossilis'' <small>Bloch, 1794</small> | | synonyms = {{hidden begin|title = List}} | ||
*''Silurus fossilis'' <small>Bloch, 1794</small> | |||
*''Silurus singio'' <small>[[ | *''Saccobranchus fossilis'' <small>(Bloch, 1794)</small> | ||
*''Silurus singio'' <small>[[Francis Buchanan-Hamilton|Hamilton]], 1822</small> | |||
*''Saccobranchus singio'' <small>(Hamilton, 1822)</small> | *''Saccobranchus singio'' <small>(Hamilton, 1822)</small> | ||
*''Silurus laticeps'' <small>[[William | *''Silurus laticeps'' <small>[[William Swainson|Swainson]], 1838</small> | ||
*''Silurus biserratus'' <small>Swainson, 1839</small> | *''Silurus biserratus'' <small>Swainson, 1839</small> | ||
*''Saccobranchus microcephalus'' <small>[[Albert Günther|Günther]], 1864</small> | *''Saccobranchus microcephalus'' <small>[[Albert Günther|Günther]], 1864</small> | ||
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== | '''''Heteropneustes fossilis''''', also known as '''Asian stinging catfish''' or '''fossil cat''', is a species of [[airsac catfish]] found in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, and Bhutan. It has also been introduced to the [[Tigris–Euphrates river system|Tigris River Basin]] in western Iran.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=COAD |first=Brian W |date=2015 |title=Review of the Freshwater Catfishes of Iran (Order Siluriformes) |url=https://ijichthyol.org/index.php/iji/article/view/6 |journal=Iranian Journal of Ichthyology |volume=1 |issue=4 |pages=218–257}}</ref> | ||
== Description == | |||
''H. fossilis'' is found mainly in ponds, ditches, swamps, and marshes, but sometimes occurs in muddy rivers. It can tolerate slightly brackish water. It is omnivorous. This species breeds in confined waters during the [[monsoon]], but can breed in ponds, derelict ponds, and ditches when sufficient rainwater accumulates. It is in great demand due to its alleged medicinal value.<ref name=Fishbase>{{FishBase|genus=Heteropneustes|species=fossilis|year=2011|month=December}}</ref> | ''H. fossilis'' is found mainly in ponds, ditches, swamps, and marshes, but sometimes occurs in muddy rivers. It can tolerate slightly brackish water. It is omnivorous. This species breeds in confined waters during the [[monsoon]], but can breed in ponds, derelict ponds, and ditches when sufficient rainwater accumulates. It is in great demand due to its alleged medicinal value.<ref name=Fishbase>{{FishBase|genus=Heteropneustes|species=fossilis|year=2011|month=December}}</ref> | ||
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This species grows to a [[fish measurement|total length]] of {{convert|30|cm|in|abbr=on}}, and is an important component of local [[commercial fisheries]]. It is also [[fish farm|farmed]] and found in the [[aquarium]] trade.<ref name=Fishbase/> | This species grows to a [[fish measurement|total length]] of {{convert|30|cm|in|abbr=on}}, and is an important component of local [[commercial fisheries]]. It is also [[fish farm|farmed]] and found in the [[aquarium]] trade.<ref name=Fishbase/> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Heteropneustes fossilis, also known as Asian stinging catfish or fossil cat, is a species of airsac catfish found in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, and Bhutan. It has also been introduced to the Tigris River Basin in western Iran.[1]
Description[edit | edit source]
H. fossilis is found mainly in ponds, ditches, swamps, and marshes, but sometimes occurs in muddy rivers. It can tolerate slightly brackish water. It is omnivorous. This species breeds in confined waters during the monsoon, but can breed in ponds, derelict ponds, and ditches when sufficient rainwater accumulates. It is in great demand due to its alleged medicinal value.[2]
The stinging catfish is able to deliver a painful sting to humans. Poison from a gland on its pectoral fin spine has been known to be extremely painful.
This species grows to a total length of 30 cm (12 in), and is an important component of local commercial fisheries. It is also farmed and found in the aquarium trade.[2]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ COAD, Brian W (2015). "Review of the Freshwater Catfishes of Iran (Order Siluriformes)". Iranian Journal of Ichthyology. 1 (4): 218–257.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Template:FishBase