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Batasio

Batasio is a genus with 3 species in this atlas, catalogued in the Catfish section, recorded from Bangladesh, India, Myanmar and Thailand. Adult sizes run from 2.5 in to 8 in. Every species below links to a full researched profile.

Species in atlas
3
Adult sizes
2.5–8 in
IUCN assessed
3 of 3
Recorded from
4 countries
Type species
Batasio buchanani Blyth 1860 — now a synonym of Batasio batasio

IUCN Red List: Least Concern · 2 Data Deficient · 1

The 3 species

Every Batasio recorded in this atlas. Each card links to a full researched profile — distribution, water parameters, and aquarium care, cited to primary sources.

(Hamilton, 1822)

8 in SL · LC

(Day (ex Tickell), 1888)

5 in TL · LC

Ng & Kottelat, 2001

2.5 in SL · DD

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How to cite

Aquarist Atlas (2026). Genus Batasio. Aquarist Atlas. https://www.aquaristatlas.com/batasio/

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