| Horabagrus nigricollaris | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Species: | Template:Taxonomy/HorabagrusH. nigricollaris
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| Template:Taxonomy/HorabagrusHorabagrus nigricollaris Pethiyagoda & Kottelat, 1994
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Horabagrus nigricollaris is a species of catfish endemic to India. It is also known as the "Black collared catfish".[2] It is found only in the Chalakudy River in Kerala, India.[3] This species is an inhabitant of hill streams.[3]
Description[edit | edit source]
H. nigricollaris is sleeker in body shape than H. brachysoma and can reach a length of 27 centimetres (11 in) TL.[3] This species is less yellow than H. brachysoma and the black markings extend over the neck, forming a "black collar" (hence the scientific name).[2]
References[edit | edit source]
- ā Raghavan, R.; Ali, A. (2011). "Horabagrus nigricollaris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011 e.T172358A6875791. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T172358A6875791.en. Retrieved 27 June 2014.>
- ā 2.0 2.1 "PlanetCatfish::Catfish of the Month::September 2001". 2005.
- ā 3.0 3.1 3.2 Template:FishBase species