Kingdom Animalia Order Siluriformes Genus Rita Higher classification Rita | Phylum Chordata Family Bagridae Scientific name Rita macracanthus Rank Species | |
Similar Bagridae, Rita chrysea, Catfish, Rita, Rita gogra | ||
Rita macracanthus is a species of bagrid catfish found in the Indus River drainage. It has been recorded from Afghanistan, India and Pakistan. It grows to a length of 26.3 cm.
R. macracanthus feeds on invertebrates and small fishes. Its breeding season lasts from June to the end of July, during which the fish migrates to colder waters in shoals.
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