Horabagrus nigricollaris • Horabagridae • Cat-eLog • PlanetCatfish

Cat-eLog Data Sheet
Scientific Name	**Horabagrus nigricollaris** Pethiyagoda & Kottelat, 1994
Common Name(s)	Black Collared Catfish
Type Locality	Chalakudy R., 26 km upstream of Chalakudy town, near Vettilappara, Kerala, India.
Pronunciation	HOE ra BAG russ - nig ree kol ARE iss
Etymology	Horabagrus: Named after SL Hora, the Indian ichthyologist, and bagrus, the name of a catfish genus frequently used to form generic names. nigri = black, collaris = collar; alluding to the black 'collar' marking at the rear of the head
Species Information
Size	300mm (11.8") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	Young fish are similar to H. brachysoma particularly if unsettled. In H. nigricollaris the black collar stripe extends from mid-body around to the top of the fishes head, whereas in H. brachysoma it remains a distinct spot. The adult size is a best-guess based on this similar H. brachysoma.
Sexing	Unknown
Habitat Information
Distribution	Kerala State, Southern India Indian waters, Kerala State Waters (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there)
pH	5.5 - 7.5
Temperature	23.0-25.0°C or 73.4-77°F (Show others within this range)
Other Parameters	The fish is hardy and will adapt to most water conditions.
Husbandry Information
Feeding	An easy fish to feed. All prepared and frozen foods are taken usually under cover of darkness although with age the fish does become bolder.
Furniture	The fish will not be settled if some cover is not given. It panics in a fashion similar to Pangasius catfishes. The best bet is to add plenty of leafy plant cover which this fish appears to have a special affinity for.
Compatibility	Peaceful with other and it's own species. Not to be trusted with smaller fish though.
Suggested Tankmates	A great catfish for a catfish aquarium; it will compete for food well with most other fish. It is also suited to the larger community tank especially if it is to house active mid-water fish such as the larger barbs and rasboras. Would also cope well in an New World cichlid set-up.
Breeding	Unreported.
Further Information
References	J. South Asian Nat. Hist.v. 1 (no. 1) - pp110 - Fig. 13
Registered Keepers	(1) JamieH (k: 2), (2) CatfishPownage63. Click on a username above to see all that persons registered catfish species. You can also view all "my cats" data for this species. Add this species to your "my cats" page.
Breeding Reports	None.
More Resources	- CotM 2001 September - Search Planet Catfish for more on Horabagrus nigricollaris - BBcode (for use in linking to this page from forum posts) - Look up Horabagrus nigricollaris on AquaticRepublic.com - Look up Horabagrus nigricollaris on Fishbase, I.T.I.S. or ispecies search. - URL (for use in linking to the species from anywhere on the web)
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Last Update	2005 Jul 14 00:00 (species record created: 2001 Apr 17 00:00)

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