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Bagarius bagarius

Fish

Bagarius bagarius, also known as the giant devil catfish or goonch, is a species of catfish in the genus Bagarius. It is generally reported from large and medium rivers across South Asia and is likely synonymous with Bagarius yarrelli. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Scientific Name
Bagarius bagarius 1
Conservation Status
Vulnerable 2
Classification
Living or Extinct
Yes 1
Sources
1. Bagarius bagarius (Wikidata)
Wikidata
  • Wikidata Q135502 (P225 taxon name)
  • Statements section, conservation status (P141)
    IUCN Red List conservation status (Wikidata property P141): vulnerable.
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2. Bagarius bagarius (Wikipedia)
Speciesbox infobox, conservation status parameter
Quote, Speciesbox infobox, conservation status parameter
status = VU
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