Rama (fish)

Rama
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Siluriformes
Family:	Bagridae
Genus:	Rama ; Bleeker, 1858

Last updated October 04, 2025

Rama is a genus of bagrid catfish native to India.

Taxonomy

According to the Catalog of Fishes, two species are recognized:^[1]

Rama chandramara (Hamilton, 1822)
Rama rama (Hamilton, 1822)

Some authorities list R. chandramara as Chandramara chandramara, making both genera monotypic.^[2]

References

↑ Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Species in the genus Rama". Catalog of Fishes . California Academy of Sciences . Retrieved 14 May 2025.
↑ Ng, H.H. (2010). "Chandramara chandramara". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2010 e.T166406A6202203. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T166406A6202203.en . Retrieved 1 February 2024.

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[1] Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Species in the genus Rama". Catalog of Fishes . California Academy of Sciences . Retrieved 14 May 2025.

[2] Ng, H.H. (2010). "Chandramara chandramara". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2010 e.T166406A6202203. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T166406A6202203.en . Retrieved 1 February 2024.

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