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Gagata

Gagata is a genus with 2 species in this atlas, catalogued in the Catfish section, recorded from Bangladesh, China, India and Nepal. Adult sizes run from 4 in to 5 in. Every species below links to a full researched profile.

Species in atlas
2
Adult sizes
4–5 in
IUCN assessed
2 of 2
Recorded from
4 countries
Type species
Gagata gagata — described as Pimelodus gagata Hamilton 1822

IUCN Red List: Least Concern · 1 Not Evaluated · 1

The 2 species

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

(Hamilton, 1822)

Torrent catfish, Dwarf Asian catfish

4 in SL · NE

He, 1996

5 in SL · LC

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How to cite

Aquarist Atlas (2026). Genus Gagata. Aquarist Atlas. https://www.aquaristatlas.com/gagata/

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