Rita macracanthus

Rita macracanthus
Not evaluated (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Siluriformes
Family: Bagridae
Genus: Rita
Species: R. macracanthus
Binomial name
Rita macracanthus
H. H. Ng, 2004

Rita macracanthus is a species of bagrid catfish found in the Indus River drainage. It has been recorded from Afghanistan, India and Pakistan. It grows to a length of 26.3 cm.

R. macracanthus feeds on invertebrates and small fishes.[1] Its breeding season lasts from June to the end of July, during which the fish migrates to colder waters in shoals.[1]

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