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Scientific NameHorabagrus nigricollaris    Pethiyagoda & Kottelat, 1994
Common NamesBlack Collared Catfish
Weißstreifen Imperial-Wels (Germany)
Type LocalityChalakudy River, 26 kilometers upstream of Chalakudy town, near Vettilappara, Kerala, India.
Synonym(s)Pseudobagrus nigricollaris
PronunciationHOE ra BAG russ
EtymologyHorabagrus: Named after SL Hora, the Indian ichthyologist, and bagrus, the name of a catfish genus frequently used to form generic names. 
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Size270mm or 10.6" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionAsia
Indian waters, Periyar, Chalakudy (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Endangered
, a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2010.
pH5.5 - 7.5
Temperature23.0-25.0°C or 73.4-77°F (Show species within this range)
Other ParametersThe fish is hardy and will adapt to most water conditions.
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceJournal of South Asian Natural History v. 1 (no. 1), pp 110, Fig. 13.
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)