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Labeo kontius (Jerdon, 1849) Pigmouth carp |
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photo by
Sreekantha |
| Family: | Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 61 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Cauvery river system in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, India. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in large rivers, channels and culture ponds (Ref. 41236). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 October 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||