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Goonch (Bagarius bagarius)
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Goonch (Bagarius bagarius) specimen
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Sisoridae

Goonch

Bagarius bagarius

Two meters of catfish across three great basins

  • Tropical
  • Restricted distribution
  • Indian Ocean
  • South Asia
  • Large
  • Tropical fish

Goonch is a fish of Asia. Records give a maximum length of 230 cm. It is listed as Vulnerable.

Family
Sisoridae
Maximum length
230 cm
Distribution
Asia: restricted to the Indian subcontinent.
Conservation status
VUVulnerable
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