Horabagrus nigricollaris is a species of catfish endemic to India. It is also known as the "Black collared catfish".[2] It is found only in the Chalakudy River in Kerala, India.[3] This species is an inhabitant of hill streams.[3]
| Horabagrus nigricollaris | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Bagridae |
| Genus: | Horabagrus |
| Species: | H. nigricollaris |
| Binomial name | |
| Horabagrus nigricollaris Pethiyagoda & Kottelat, 1994 | |
H. nigricollaris is sleeker in body shape than H. brachysoma and can reach a length of 27 centimetres (11 in) TL.[3] This species is less yellow than H. brachysoma and the black markings extend over the neck, forming a "black collar" (hence the scientific name).[2]
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