Pseudeutropius mitchelli explained

Pseudeutropius mitchelli is an endangered species of freshwater fishes endemic to Kerala, India that belongs to the family of Schilbid catfishes. It is known as Malabar patashi.^[1]

Distribution

Pseudeutropius mitchelli is endemic to the rivers of Kerala, part of Western Ghats.^[2] Known from the middle reaches of the Chaliyar,^[3] Bharatapuzha,^[4] Chalakudy River,^[5] Periyar River,^[6] and Achenkovil.^[7]

Description

A species of Pseudeutropius with head 4.7–5.1 in SL; eye diameter 3.0–3.5 in head; mouth terminal, upper jaw slightly longer than lower jaw; teeth villiform, in bands on jaws; vomero-palatine in two distinct, small, oval patches; 4 pairs of barbels; maxillary barbels extend to middle of pelvic fins; dorsal fin inserted anterior to pelvic fins.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Pseudeutropius mitchelli Günther, 1864. 2021-08-20. www.gbif.org. en.
2. (Menon 1999, Ponniah and Gopalakrishnan 2000, Dahanukar et al. 2004)
3. (Shaji and Easa 2003)
4. (Kurup et al. 2004)
5. (Raghavan et al. 2008)
6. (Shaji and Easa 2003, Kurup et al. 2004, Chhapgar and Manakadan 2000)
7. (R. Raghavan and A. Ali pers. obs.)
8. Web site: Pseudeutropius mitchelli Günther, 1864. 2021-08-20. India Biodiversity Portal.