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Rita kuturnee
Scientific classification edit
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Species:
Binomial name
Template:Taxonomy/RitaRita kuturnee
(Sykes, 1839)
Synonyms
  • Phractocephalus kuturnee Sykes, 1839
  • Arius hastatus Valenciennes, 1840
  • Rita hastata (Valenciennes, 1840)
  • Arius pumilus Valenciennes, 1840

Rita kuturnee is a species of bagrid catfish endemic to India where it occurs in the rivers of the Deccan Plateau up to the Krishna River system.[1][2] It is an inhabitant of large rivers.[1] It grows to a total length of 30 cm[2] and is commercially fished for human consumption.[1][2]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Dahanukar, N. (2011). "Rita kuturnee". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011 e.T172420A6888538. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T172420A6888538.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Template:FishBase


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