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 Cat-eLog Data Sheet | |
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| Scientific Name | Gagata itchkeea (Sykes, 1839) |
| Common Name | |
| Type Locality | Deccan, India. Types whereabouts unknown. |
| Synonym(s) | Nangra itchkeea, Nangra itchteea, Phractocephalus itchkeea |
| Pronunciation | Gah gah tah |
| Etymology | The generic name comes from the local name of the fish (keyakatta). The specific epithet comes from the local name of the fish, 'itchkaa'. Most of Sykes species are named after regional/local species names. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 76mm or 3" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Asia: India and probably Pakistan. Indian waters, Karnataka State Waters (click on these areas to find other species found there) Indian waters, Andhra Pradesh State Waters, Krishna, Tungabhadra, Bhadra (click on these areas to find other species found there) Log in to view data on a map. |
| IUCN Red List Category | Vulnerable, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2011. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding | Unreported in the aquarium. |
| Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
| Further Information | |
| Reference | Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 1838 (pt 6) (for 27 Nov. 1838), pp 164. |
| Registered Keepers | There is but a single registered keeper, view all "my cats" data. |
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| Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There are 4 records of this fish being seen, view them all. |
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| Last Update | 2021 Jan 10 07:53 (species record created: 2005 Aug 20 00:00) |
