Afghanistan silurus
Pterocryptis gangelica
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Afghanistan silurus (Pterocryptis gangelica) is a freshwater fish of the family Siluridae (Sheatfish), in the order Siluriformes. Maximum recorded length is 18 cm.
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The Afghanistan silurus (Pterocryptis gangelica) is a small freshwater catfish reaching up to 18 cm in length. It inhabits river systems in South Asia and is part of the sheatfish family Siluridae.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 18,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Siluriformes (Catfishes) |
| Familie | Siluridae (Sheatfish) |
| Arten | Pterocryptis gangelica |
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