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Scientific Name	**Horabagrus nigricollaris** Pethiyagoda & Kottelat, 1994
Common Names	Black Collared Catfish Weißstreifen Imperial-Wels (Germany)
Type Locality	Chalakudy River, 26 kilometers upstream of Chalakudy town, near Vettilappara, Kerala, India.
Synonym(s)	Pseudobagrus nigricollaris
Pronunciation	HOE ra BAG russ - nig ree kol ARE iss
Etymology	Horabagrus: Named after SL Hora, the Indian ichthyologist, and bagrus, the name of a catfish genus frequently used to form generic names. nigri = black, collaris = collar; alluding to the black 'collar' marking at the rear of the head
Species Information
Size	270mm or 10.6" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	Young fish are similar to H. brachysoma particularly if unsettled. In H. nigricollaris the black collar stripe extends from mid-body around to the top of the fishes head, whereas in H. brachysoma it remains a distinct spot. The adult size is a best-guess based on this similar H. brachysoma.
Sexing	Unknown
Habitat Information
Distribution	Asia: Chalakudy River in Kerala, India. Indian waters, Periyar, Chalakudy (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map.
IUCN Red List Category	Endangered , range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2010.
pH	5.5 - 7.5
Temperature	23.0-25.0°C or 73.4-77°F (Show species within this range)
Other Parameters	The fish is hardy and will adapt to most water conditions.
Husbandry Information
Feeding	An easy fish to feed. All prepared and frozen foods are taken usually under cover of darkness although with age the fish does become bolder. User data.
Furniture	The fish will not be settled if some cover is not given. It panics in a fashion similar to Pangasius catfishes. The best bet is to add plenty of leafy plant cover which this fish appears to have a special affinity for.
Compatibility	Peaceful with other and it's own species. Not to be trusted with smaller fish though.
Suggested Tankmates	A great catfish for a catfish aquarium; it will compete for food well with most other fish. It is also suited to the larger community tank especially if it is to house active mid-water fish such as the larger barbs and rasboras. Would also cope well in an New World cichlid set-up.
Breeding	Unreported.
Breeding Reports	There is no breeding report.
Further Information
Reference	Journal of South Asian Natural History v. 1 (no. 1), pp 110, Fig. 13.
Registered Keepers	There is no registered keeper.
Wishlists	Love this species? Click the heart to add it to your wish list. There is no wish to keep this species.
Spotters	Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There are 2 records of this fish being seen, view them all.
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Last Update	2025 Jan 01 12:35 (species record created: 2001 Apr 17 00:00)