Author: (Bloch, 1794)
FBname: Butter catfish
Comments: Adults are found in quiet, shallow (0.5-1.5 m), often muddy water, in sandy streams, rivers and tanks (Ref. 6028).  Also occur in canals, beels and inundated fields (Ref. 1479).  Feed on vegetable matter and fish (Ref. 6028).