Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Labeoninae |
21.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 151.8 g |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Asia: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and upper Myanmar (Ref. 4832). Also reported from Afghanistan (Ref. 39701), Bhutan (Ref. 40882) and Nepal (Ref. 9496). |
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Adults inhabit streams and lakes (Ref. 4832). Feed on algae, plants and detritus (Ref. 42699). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Known from Sunkoshi, Arun, Tamur and Trisuli (Ref. 12045), preferring rhithron streams (Ref. 57735). Occurs in Bagmati, Bheri, Lumbini and Narayani zones at altitudes of 120-1372 m (Ref. 9496). Also found in Kosi, Kali Gandaki and Karnali (Ref. 40948). Used in folk medicine and as ornamental fish by Buddhists. |
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