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| Scientific Name | Sperata aor (Hamilton, 1822) |
| Common Names | Indian Shovelnose Catfish Long-whiskered Catfish |
| Type Locality | Rivers of Bengal and upper parts of Gangetic estuaries, India. |
| Synonym(s) | Aoria aor, Aorichthys aor, Macrones aor, Mystus aor, Orichthys aor, Pimelodus aor |
| Pronunciation | ss per AT ah |
| Etymology | The genus is named after MA Sperat. Named after the genus, Bagrus, which refers to the Arabic name of a fish. |
Species Information | |
| Size | 1800mm or 70.9" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Primarily Asia but a handful of species in Africa. Indian waters, North Eastern India Waters, Padma, Ganges (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map. |
| IUCN Red List Category | Least Concern , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2011. |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Temperature | 20.0-25.0°C or 68-77°F (Show species within this range) |
Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
Further Information | |
| Reference | An account of the fishes found in the river Ganges, pp 205, 379, Pl. 20 (fig. 68). |
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| LFS label creator ARN ref:1.8.76.169 | |
| Last Update | Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:26 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am) |





















