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Irrawaddy mystus (Hemibagrus microphthalmus)
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Irrawaddy mystus (Hemibagrus microphthalmus) specimen
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Bagridae

Irrawaddy mystus

Hemibagrus microphthalmus

One Hundred Fifty Centimeters Bagrid Fish from Asian Waters

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • South Asia
  • Southeast Asia
  • Fusiform
  • Compressed cross-section
  • Large
  • Tropical fish

Irrawaddy mystus is a freshwater fish found around Asia. It inhabits freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 150 cm.

Family
Bagridae
Maximum length
150 cm
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Asia: Manipur drainage in India, Irrawaddy and Sittang drainages in Myanmar and, Salween River in Thailand (Ref. 41209 ). Records from Laos refer to Hemibagrus wyckioides (Ref. 43281 ).
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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