Keletius Mystus

Found in rivers and ponds, commonly in muddy pools and tanks (Ref. 41236). Adults usually occur among marginal vegetation or roots in both still and slow-flowing waters. Feed on plants, shrimps, insects and detritus (Ref. 6028).

Found in rivers and ponds, commonly in muddy pools and tanks (Ref. 41236). Adults usually occur among marginal vegetation or roots in both still and slow-flowing waters. Feed on plants, shrimps. Insects and detritus (Ref. 6028). Oviparous, distinct pairing possibly like other members of the same family (Ref. 205).

fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial

Mystus keletius, is a species of catfish of the family Bagridae. It is native to India and Sri Lanka.

This species grows to a maximum length of 18 centimetres. It lives in rivers and ponds, often amidst vegetation in muddy waters. It is considered to be a rare species, but it has a wide distribution, so it is listed as a least-concern species on the IUCN Red List.