Squarehead catfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits rivers, beels, canals and ponds . Prefers soft substrates where it lies concealed in the soft mire of the river bed. It depends upon this concealment for protection and will not even move when it is touched lightly. Lies quietly on the bottom until some prey comes along . Apparently a worm-like appendix at the fringe of the mouth is used to attract prey . Fairly common in catches, but is not eaten perhaps due to its ugly appearance.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Squarehead catfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Squarehead catfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 4 - 25; potamodromous . Tropical; 22°C - 24°C ; 38°N - 18°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Frogmouth Catfish · Indian Chaca |
| 🌍CES | chaka indonéská |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Сомик-хака |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaca buchanani | Günther | 1864 | Synonym |
| Chaca lophioides | Cuvier & Valenciennes | 1832 | Synonym |
| Platystacus chaca | Hamilton | 1822 | Synonym |
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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