| Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae |
| 50 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 2,000.0 g |
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benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous |
| Asia: India. |
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This species is characterized by the following: length of rostral barbels 4.0-5.1% HL; lateral line scales 50-60; circumpeduncular scales 22-27; scales from the lateral line to the anal-fin origin 61/2-71/2 (Ref. 118635). |
| Inhabits relatively still waters and occurs in deep pools in larger rivers and in most low-country reservoirs. Feeds mainly on algae. Breeding in rivers is highly influenced by monsoon rains (Ref. 43628). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 July 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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