Where Does Goonch Catfish Live?

Goonch Catfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Goonch Catfish

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in deeper sections of rivers, but also in shallower, fast-flowing stretches with rocky or sandy bottoms.

Environment

Large to medium-sized rivers and streams, particularly those with strong currents, rocky substrates, and clear water. Often associated with rapids, riffles, and areas with submerged boulders and driftwood, where it can ambush prey. It is a benthic species, spending most of its time on the riverbed.

Geographic range

Widely distributed across South and Southeast Asia. Its range includes major river systems such as the Indus, Ganges, Brahmaputra, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, Irrawaddy, Salween, and Mekong. Found in countries including India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Indonesia (Sumatra and Borneo).

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