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Scientific Name: Netuma thalassina (Rüppell, 1837)

Synonym: Bagrus thalassinus (Currently unaccepted)

English Name: Giant sea catfish
Local/Bangla Name: Kata machh (কাটা মাছ)
Giant sea catfish - Kata machh (কাটা মাছ) - Netuma thalassina - Type: Bonyfish

Photo: Phillip et al.(2022)

Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Ariidae
Description:
Snout is prominent and somewhat pointed. The mouth is positioned inferiorly. Fine, sharp teeth are arranged in three patches on each side of the palate, typically forming a large triangle. Inner patches are always separated at the midline. The adipose fin is short-based and located posteriorly, and the caudal fin lobes are slender and distinctly tapered. Regarding coloration, the body ranges from greyish blue to fawn, with the back and sides exhibiting iridescent coppery or golden tones.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Coastal regions of Bangladesh
Environment:
Marine, Brackish, Freshwater
Main References:

Rahman AKA, Kabir SMH, Ahmad M, Ahmed ATA, Ahmed ZU, Begum ZNT, Hassan MA, Khondoker M (2009) Encyclopedia of flora and fauna of Bangladesh, Vol. 24. Marine Fishes. Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 485 p.

Other References:

Thompson PM, Islam MA (Eds.) (2010) Environmental Profile of St. Martin’s Island, United Nations Development Programme, Dhaka, 150 p

Hussain MM (1970) The Marine and Estuarine Fishes of North East part of the Bay of Bengal. Scientific Researches. East Regional Laboratories, Dhaka. 52.

Habib KA, Islam MJ (2020) An updated checklist of Marine Fishes of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of fisheries, 32(2), 357-367.

Heemstra PC, Heemstra E, Ebert DA, Holleman W, Randall JE (2022) COASTAL FISHES OF THE WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN. e South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity, Private Bag 1015, Makhanda, 6140, South Africa.

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