Pinniwallago kanpurensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pinniwallago kanpurensis faces severe threats from extensive pollution and habitat degradation in the Ganges River system. Industrial discharge, agricultural runoff, and urban sewage have dramatically altered water chemistry in its native range around Kanpur, India. Dam construction and water extraction have further fragmented its riverine habitat, while overfishing and destructive fishing practices have directly reduced population numbers.
Habitat
This freshwater catfish inhabits the Ganges River system in northern India, particularly in areas with moderate current and muddy or sandy substrates. It prefers deeper river channels and backwaters where it can find shelter among submerged vegetation and debris.
