Rita macracanthus Ng, 2004

[N]—Largespine rita

Taxonomy. Original description: Rita macracanthus Ng, 2004: 2, figs. 1–2a [Indus River at Attock, Pakistan; holotype: UMMZ 237502].— Afghanistan synonyms: None.—Revisions: None.—Illustration: Ng (2004: figs. 1–2a).

Status in Afghanistan. First record from Afghanistan by Coad (2014: 298); previously reported by McClelland (1842: 575) as Pimelodus rita (non Hamilton 1822); confirmed by Coad (2015: 229).—Afghanistan materials: None.

Distribution and habitat. Distribution in Afghanistan: Kabul River.—General distribution: Indus River drainage (Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northwestern India).—Habitat: This species inhabits streams. Freshwater.

Economic importance. Locally commercially important.

Conservation. Conservation status in Afghanistan: Unknown.—IUCN: NE (2023).—Threats: Unknown.—Low sensitivity to human activities.—Not considered as a keystone species.—Decline status: Unknown.—Low priority for conservation action.