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Scientific Name	**Gagata itchkeea** (Sykes, 1839)
Common Name
Type Locality	Deccan, India. Types whereabouts unknown.
Synonym(s)	Bagrus itchkeea, Hemipimelodus itchkeea, Macrones itchkeea, Nangra itchkeea, Nangra itchteea, Phractocephalus itchkeea, Pimelodus itchkeea
Pronunciation	Gah gah tah
Etymology	The generic name comes from the local name of the fish (keyakatta). The specific epithet comes from the local name of the fish, 'itchkaa'. Most of Sykes species are named after regional/local species names.
Species Information
Size	76mm or 3" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Habitat Information
Distribution	Asia: India and probably Pakistan. Indian waters, Karnataka State Waters (click on these areas to find other species found there) Indian waters, Andhra Pradesh State Waters, Krishna, Tungabhadra, Bhadra (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map.
IUCN Red List Category	Vulnerable , range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2011.
Husbandry Information
Breeding	Unreported in the aquarium.
Breeding Reports	There is no breeding report.
Further Information
Reference	Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 1838 (pt 6) (for 27 Nov. 1838), pp 164.
Registered Keepers	There is no registered keeper.
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Last Update	2025 Jan 02 01:40 (species record created: 2005 Aug 20 00:00)