Author: (Sykes, 1839)
FBname: Giant river-catfish
Comments: Found in rivers, canals, beels, ditches, inundated fields and other freshwater areas.  Adults fight well and provide good sport.  Carnivore.  Breeding occurs before the commencement of monsoons.  Oviparous, distinct pairing possibly like other members of the same genus (Ref. 205).