Cabdio jaya (Hamilton, 1822) Jaya |
photo by
Mahalder, B. |
Family: | Danionidae (Danios), subfamily: Chedrinae | |||
Max. size: | 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 8 | |||
Distribution: | Asia: India, Nepal and Bangladesh (Ref. 4832). Reported from Afghanistan (Ref. 39701). | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits streams and ponds in plains and mountainous regions (Ref. 41236). A tasty food fish but rare in the catches. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |