Gymnostomus fulungee (Sykes, 1839)
Deccan white carp

Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae
Max. size:  30 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Maharashtra and Karnataka in India; probably in other parts of Indian peninsula.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Vertebrae: 36-37
Biology:  Found in rivers and tanks (Ref. 41236).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 September 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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