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SHIM - شم - GIANT SEA CATFISH
Country of Origin: Qatar
Environment / Climate / Range | Freshwater; brackish; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: ? - 30; depth range ? - 1 m . Tropical; 21°C - 25°C, 33°N - 5°N, 64°E - 97°E |
Distribution | Asia: Pakistan and Sri Lanka to Myanmar. |
Size / Weight / Age | It attains a Max length : 31.0 cm |
Short description | |
Biology | Adults found mainly in ponds, ditches, swamps and marshes, but sometimes occur in muddy rivers. Can tolerate slightly brackish water. Omnivorous. Breed in confined waters during the monsoon months, but can breed in ponds, derelict ponds and ditches when sufficient rain-water accumulates. Oviparous, distinct pairing possibly like other members of the same family. In great demand due to its medicinal value. Venomous fish, from its pectoral spines. |