sri lanka dwarf catfish (mystus ankutta) in Mystus ankutta inhabits shallow, slow-moving freshwater rivers and streams with sandy or rocky bottoms.
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sri lanka dwarf catfish

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mystus ankuttaESA Categories -fish

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    sri lanka dwarf catfish

  • Regions

    IndiaMyanmarThailand

  • Population

    The population of Mystus ankutta is estimated to be stable in some regions but declining in areas facing significant human disturbances.

  • Habitat

    Mystus ankutta inhabits shallow, slow-moving freshwater rivers and streams with sandy or rocky bottoms.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    0.5, and 5

Regions

India, Myanmar, Thailand

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