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Gangetic ailia (Ailia coila)
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Ailiidae

Gangetic ailia

Ailia coila

Edible catfish of four South Asian nations

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • South Asia
  • Elongated
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Gangetic ailia is a freshwater fish of Asia. The species occupies freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 30 cm.

Family
Ailiidae
Genus
Ailia
Maximum length
30 cm
Body shape
elongated
Distribution
Asia: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Nepal.
Conservation status
NTNear Threatened

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