Common names:
Rohu
Occurrence:
native
Salinity:
freshwater
Abundance:
common (usually seen)
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Ref: Shrestha, T.K., 2008
Importance:
highly commercial
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Aquaculture:
commercial
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Regulations:
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Uses:
gamefish: yes;
Comments:
Occurs naturally in the Kosi, Bagmati, Narayani, Lumbini and Bheri zones with an altitudinal range of 76-250 m. Cultured by artificial propagation in the rivers of the Terai zone. Sold for 65-70 Rs/kg at the Kathmandu market in March 1992. Also Ref. 4832, 41236, 43640.
National Checklist:
Country Information:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/np.html
National Fisheries Authority:
Occurrences:
OccurrencesPoint map
Main Ref:
Shrestha, J., 1994
National Database:
Teleostei (teleosts) > Cypriniformes (Carps) > Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps) > Labeoninae
Etymology: Labeo:Latin, labeo = one who has large lips (Ref. 45335). More on author: Hamilton.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; potamodromous (Ref. 51243); depth range 5 - ? m (Ref. 4832). Tropical; 32°N - 21°S
Distribution
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