[3] It was described by Francis Buchanan-Hamilton in 1822, originally under the genus Pimelodus.

[1] It inhabits estuaries and freshwater bodies in numerous areas of the Indo-Western Pacific Ocean.

It reaches a maximum total length of 45 cm (18 in), more commonly reaching a TL of 30 cm (12 in).

[3] The diet of the Sagor catfish consists of finfish and benthic invertebrates.

[4] Its meat is sold fresh.