Sperata sarwari (Singharee)

It is a common giant catfish of freshwater rivers, lakes, channels and reservoirs. It is locally called as ―Singharee", "Seengh" and " Singhara".

Geographical Distribution:

It is a well-known fish of Indo-Pak Subcontinent. Moreover, in Pakistan, this fish has been reported in the rivers, streams and also stagnant waters.

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Distinguishing Characters:

Body stout and compressed Snout broad and specthulate. Mouth subterminal, barbels four pairs which extend posteriorly to pelvic fin. Dorsal spine weakly serrated on its posterior edge; adipose fin base short about as long as rayed dorsal fin base. Scaleless skin. It is brownish gray on back, silvery on flanks and belly.

Feeding:

It feeds on different aquatic animals including crustaceans, molluscs, frogs and small fishes.

Breeding:

It breeds during May, June & July and attains a length of more than one m. This fish is very much liked for its flesh (with nominal intramuscular bones), taste and sport. It comes easily both on dead and live baits.