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    Scientific NameArius gagora    (Hamilton, 1822)
    Common NameGagora Catfish
    Type LocalityBengal estuaries, India.
    Synonym(s)Arias gagora, Pimelodus gagora, Tachysurus gagora
    PronunciationAR ee uss
    Etymology
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    Size914mm or 36" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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    DistributionWorldwide mainly in estuarine areas.
    Bangladesh Waters (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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    IUCN Red List Category
    Near Threatened
    , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2009.
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    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceAn account of the fishes found in the river Ganges, pp 167, 376, Pl. 10 (fig. 54).
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    ARN ref:1.9.15.7212
    Last UpdateSun Dec 19, 2010 2:57 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)