| Family: |
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae |
| Max. size: |
46 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Mahanadi, Krishna and Godavari river systems in India. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in rivers. Feeds on algae, protozoans, rotifers and crustaceans. Does not breed in ponds. Cultivated in ponds in South India. Fry are collected for stocking purposes. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 30 June 2010 (A2acde+3cde+4acde) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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